Covid vaccine

To be pregnant during a pandemic raises many questions for women and families across Connecticut. Research has shown that expectant mothers who become infected with the coronavirus can face higher risks for complications.

Earlier this week Governor Lamont highlighted Old Saybrook as having one of the highest percentages of residents who’ve received at least their first vaccine: 71%. On Thursday the town set up a clinic to vaccinate even more people and didn’t limit it to just residents. “I heard they were giving vaccines and food,” said Andrew Norris of Higganum. For...

As early as next week, more than 170,000 12- to 15-year-olds in Connecticut could be the next group eligible for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The ramp up for the rollout already underway as state health leaders wait for the FDA’s approval.

Camelia Lawrence, MD, FACS, Director of Breast Surgery at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, MidState Medical Center, explains what you need to know.

As many receive their first or possibly second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, some may be experiencing side effects, but at what point should you seek medical attention?

With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids between the ages 12 and 15 potentially by next week, what can parents expect and what’s known so far about COVID vaccines and children?

The City of Norwich and the Southeast Area Transit District (SEAT) are bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to the bus stop. Every Wednesday and Thursday in May people can get the Pfizer vaccine at the Norwich Transportation Center. “I think it is one of the best and most creative places,” said Lee-Ann Gomes, human services director for Norwich. According to SEAT,…

The US Food and Drug Administration expects to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for those age 12 to 15 by next week, potentially even sooner. At the same time, the company is looking at ways to make the vaccine available to children even younger.

As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine slows, New Haven officials are looking for new ways to reach out to those who still want vaccinations, but haven’t received them yet.

NBC News reports that the U.S Food and Drug Administration expects to give emergency authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children between 12 and 15 years old by next week, potentially even sooner. There are approximately 177,000 children in this age group in Connecticut, according to Josh Geballe, Connecticut’s chief operating officer. While this group of 12-to-15-year-olds is not...

The FDA could give emergency authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children between 12 and 15 years old by next week. This is what Connecticut parents should know.

NBC News reports that the US Food and Drug Administration expects to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for those age 12 to 15 by next week, potentially even sooner.

In Connecticut, nearly 340,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Monica Burgos is one of them and she is still dealing with symptoms for more than a year. “Energy wise where I used to be super energetic, I only have so many good hours in the day and then it’s good night,” said Monica Burgos a…

Ledge Light Health District is using federal grant money to hire ambassadors to work in the community to make sure everyone who wants at COVID-19 vaccination can get one easily.

In about a week, children in Connecticut will take part in the Moderna pediatric clinical trial. With more young people coming down with COVID-19, the study leader says getting children vaccinated will help move us to herd immunity.

In about a week, children in Connecticut will take part in the Moderna pediatric clinical trial. With more young people coming down with COVID-19, the study leader says getting children vaccinated will help move us to herd immunity.

President Biden and the CDC said Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans can take off the mask outdoors in open areas. The governor said the state will follow the government’s recommendation.

Dozens of COVID-19 vaccine providers are no longer requiring appointments in an effort to make the vaccine available to any Connecticut resident who wants it.

As more and more Americans receive their first or second doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines every single day, some people who menstruate are reporting changes to their periods after getting vaccinated.

The state announced Monday that dozens of COVID-19 vaccine providers will no longer require appointments as part of the ongoing effort to make the vaccine available to any resident who wants it.