Pfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old
Pfizer on Friday asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine to expand its use in people ages 12-15 in…
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As the US races to vaccinate the country, J&J vaccine distribution will slow down 84% next week
Just as the Biden administration is moving up its deadline to make vaccine eligibility available to all adults by April 19, the supply of at least…
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The danger of a giant Covid belly flop
As more and more vaccinations are administered in the US, the Covid-19 story, which once was nothing more than a tale of enormous tragedy, now has a…
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State expands addiction treatment for Oregon Health Plan members
The Oregon Health Authority is pleased to announce expanded care for addiction services.…
Continue ReadingHow to quarantine your child exposed to Covid-19 at school
Ping! It’s the email you’ve been dreading — your child may have been exposed to Covid-19 at school. How are you to cope with the…
Continue ReadingGovernment vaccine advisers say they don’t foresee AstraZeneca vaccine being used in the US
Vaccine advisers to the federal government tell CNN they don’t foresee AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine being used in the United States,…
Continue ReadingMore than 1 in 4 US adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
As the US aims to ramp up inoculations to win the race against Covid-19 variants, more than 1 in 4 adults are now fully vaccinated. While more than…
Continue ReadingAstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine: How common are blood clots and should I be worried?
Following weeks of speculation about whether Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine might be connected to dozens of cases of blood clots…
Continue ReadingFauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge
The number of new Covid-19 cases has plateaued at a “disturbingly high level,” and the US is at risk from a new surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci…
Continue ReadingSome Covid-19 long haulers say vaccines may be relieving their symptoms. Researchers are looking into it
Jessamyn Smyth hopes that two shots in the arm may be what finally delivers her from a year in which the lasting effects of Covid-19 wreaked chaos in…
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A conundrum for hospitals: How to vaccinate their sick patients against Covid-19
In my first year as a doctor, I’ve cared for many patients who eagerly wait their turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine. It should be coming soon.…
Continue ReadingHow parents make the workplace better for everyone
The pandemic has pushed millions of parents, largely women, to cut back on work, or leave their jobs altogether. This has resulted in many losses for…
Continue ReadingYouth sports and other extracurriculars are spreading Covid-19, health officials say
Children may be spreading Covid-19 through extracurricular activities like sports, health officials say. After-school activities are creating…
Continue ReadingEU agency finds AstraZeneca vaccine can cause rare blood clots, as UK advises other shots for under-30s
European drug regulators have confirmed a link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 shot and rare blood clots, as UK authorities recommended that…
Continue ReadingFive states account for 43% of the country’s new Covid-19 cases in the past week
Just five states have accounted for about 43% of new coronavirus cases over the last week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. New York,…
Continue ReadingIn the race to vaccinate against Covid-19, willing adults in some states may be waiting all year
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he expected all states to open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults by April 19, and at the current pace…
Continue ReadingCan your unvaccinated children visit family indoors? What you should know
At this point of the pandemic, the idea of visiting extended family again may be a bright spot after a dark year. Some people have been vaccinated…
Continue ReadingEuropean agency finds AstraZeneca shot can cause rare blood clots but benefits outweigh risk
The safety committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has found that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine can cause unusual blood clots with…
Continue Reading European Medicines Agency finds AstraZeneca shot can cause rare blood clots with low platelet count
The safety committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has found that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine can cause unusual blood clots with…
Continue ReadingYour guide to avoiding Covid-19 when visiting extended family
At this point of the pandemic, the idea of visiting extended family again may be a bright spot after a dark year. Some people have been vaccinated…
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