Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Braves to play with stands at full capacity, offer vaccines to fans
For the first time in over a year, the Atlanta Braves will play at home at 100% capacity, and the team is offering vaccinations to fans that night.
Will COVID-19 vaccine protect transplant recipients? New study looks for answers
How well will the COVID-19 vaccine protect organ transplant recipients? A new clinical trial could provide transplant patients and their doctors some answers.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
Models predict steep drop in COVID-19 cases in US by July, if vaccinations keep pace
As the US COVID-19 vaccine roll-out slows, the Biden administration is focusing on a new goal: getting at least 70% of American adults at least one shot by July Fourth.
Detroit going door-to-door to promote vaccines
The city has knocked on 4,936 doors as teams fan out to six neighborhoods that have vaccine centers nearby.
NFL giving away Super Bowl LVI tickets to 50 fans vaccinated for COVID-19
Want a free ticket to the 2022 Super Bowl? You could snag one of 50 that the NFL is giving away for free — if you’re vaccinated against COVID-19.
US backs waiving intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines
U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai said the country will support efforts to waive intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to end the pandemic.
Moderna vaccine booster appears to neutralize South Africa, Brazil COVID-19 variants
Moderna shared data from an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster suggesting the shot appeared to be effective against concerning variants of the coronavirus from South Africa and Brazil.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
CVS and Walgreens wasted more COVID-19 vaccines than most states combined
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
As FDA decides whether to approve Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 to 15, parents face choices
A Pfizer study of the COVID-19 vaccine in teens ages 12-15 found the vaccine was highly effective in preventing the symptomatic COVID-19. Now, as the FDA decides whether to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for teens and tweens, parents will have to decide whether to get their children vaccinated.
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Pfizer seeks authorization to store COVID-19 vaccine in standard refrigerator temps for up to 4 weeks
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
FDA expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for teens 12 and older by next week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.