Yankees slugger Aaron Judge won't say if he's vaccinated
Yankees star Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status Tuesday amid a requirement in New York City that every private sector employee be inoculated against the coronavirus.
Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
White House hits pandemic 'reset' button with new COVID-19 plan
With cases dropping and more than 200 million Americans fully vaccinated, the White House is attempting to hit the reset button with a new plan to move the country into a new phase of the pandemic. But, Congress will still need to fund the plan.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Percentage of Georgia's fully vaccinated population seventh-lowest of US states, CDC data shows
Georgia's percentage of fully-vaccinated people (53.6%) is the seventh-lowest of the 50 states. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Idaho, Arkansas and Tennessee all trail Georgia.
Microbiologist weighs in on how to know COVID-19 is becoming endemic
As COVID-19 infections continue to plummet, do we still need to wear a mask, and what about booster shots? Are those necessary now that the omicron surge is waning? Microbiologist Amber Schmidtke, who has been covering the pandemic in Georgia in an online newsletter, weighs in.
A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March.
AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
COVID-19 deaths continue to spike in Georgia as US death toll tops 900,000
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. This as deaths from the virus spike in Georgia.
Man hospitalized 88 days with COVID-19 says skipping vaccine 'worst decision of my life'
Jeff Adams of Covington, Georgia, says he did not get the COVID-19 vaccine because he rarely gets sick. So, he didn't think he needed to worry about the the coronavirus. "I can now tell you conclusively that is the worst decision of my life," the 56-year-old now says.
Surgeon General reassures parents FDA won't cut corners on under-5 vaccine review
The FDA is reviewing data submitted by Pfizer, after the vaccine manufacturer applied for emergency authorization of its vaccine for children under 5. Polls show parents of toddlers and preschoolers have mixed feelings about the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
Employees fired for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine to be compensated financially if Arizona bill becomes law
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
After her family battled COVID-19, Georgia mother pushes for a 5-and-under vaccine
Suzanne Wooley's whole family tested positive for COVID-19 in January. The Acworth, Georgia, mother of three says their experience felt like a "gut-punch." Worley feels the FDA's decision on a vaccine for children under 5 is long overdue.
Pfizer asks FDA for authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.