Here’s who can 3rd vaccine dose now—and who may be next
With delta raging, officials may make decisions on boosters in the coming weeks. Enlarge / COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Madrid on Feb. 26, 2021. (credit: Getty | NurPhoto) Pfizer and BioNTech submitted new COVID-19 vaccine-boos.....»»
Critical vaccine for koalas set to be rolled out
While vaccination queues have become commonplace across Australia, the sight of hundreds of koalas lining up for a life-saving jab over coming months is still expected to turn some heads......»»
Passengers couldn’t fly after NHS vaccine passport went offline
Outage lasted approximately 4 hours, causing issues with health app. Enlarge (credit: VOO QQQ) England's COVID Pass system went offline for hours on Wednesday, causing British travelers to remain stranded at airports. Some pas.....»»
Mix-and-match COVID boosters are as good as—if not better than—all the same shots
Trial was too small to definitively compare combinations, but Moderna may have an edge. Enlarge / A vial of the current Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. (credit: Getty | Ivan Romano) Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines for booster.....»»
Aspirin Use To Prevent 1st Heart Attack or Stroke Should Be Curtailed, US Panel Says
Doctors should no longer routinely start most people who are at high risk of heart disease on a daily regimen of low-dose aspirin, according to new draft guidelines by a U.S. panel of experts. The New York Times reports: The proposed recommendation i.....»»
Mix-and-match COVID boosters are as good—if not better than—all the same shots
Trial was too small to definitively compare combinations, but Moderna may have an edge. Enlarge / A vial of the current Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. (credit: Getty | Ivan Romano) Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines for booster.....»»
IBM and airlines won’t comply with Texas governor’s ban on vaccine mandates
American Airlines: "Federal vaccine mandate supersedes any conflicting state laws." Enlarge / An American Airlines Boeing 787 lands at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. (credit: Getty Images | Joshua Olson) American Air.....»»
Airlines reject Texas ban on vaccine mandates, say Biden order takes precedence
American Airlines: "Federal vaccine mandate supersedes any conflicting state laws." Enlarge / An American Airlines Boeing 787 lands at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. (credit: Getty Images | Joshua Olson) American Air.....»»
Texas governor bans all vaccine mandates, including from private businesses
Abbott previously indicated gov't shouldn't interfere with business decisions. Enlarge / Texas Governor Greg Abbott. (credit: Getty | Montinique Monroe) Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order late Monday prohib.....»»
Facebook"s success was built on algorithms. Can they also fix it?
For billions of people around the world, Facebook can be a source for cute baby pictures, vaccine misinformation and everything in between — and all of it surfaces in our feeds with the help of algorithms......»»
No, your antibodies are not better than vaccination: An explainer
Infection does offer some immune protection—but it's unreliable compared with vaccines. Enlarge / Dr. Silvia Gelvez gestures after receiving a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, at Colombia University Clinic in Bog.....»»
Citing liberty, Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin bans vaccine mandates in power grab
Gov. Brad Little will reverse all McGeachin.'s actions when he gets back to state. Enlarge / Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin speaks during a mask-burning event at the Idaho Statehouse on March 6, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (credit: Getty.....»»
WHO recommends malaria vaccine for use in children
While the efficacy is under 50 percent, it should still save numerous lives. Enlarge / A nurse administers the RTS,S vaccine. (credit: CRISTINA ALDEHUELA / Getty Images) On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announ.....»»
Sweden to give 12-15 year olds Pfizer vaccine, rejects Moderna
The European Medicines Agency approved the use of Comirnaty in May, while Spikevax was given the nod for children over 12 in JulySTOCKHOLM: Sweden's Public Health Agency said on Monday it recommended the use of Pfizer-BioNTech's , Comirnaty vaccine a.....»»
During WWII, getting the flu vaccine was patriotic. Some no longer view science that way
The world had lurched into a dark and uncertain winter. Americans were dying by the thousands, and the rhythms of everyday life seemed to carry only mournful notes of loss and deprivation......»»
Historic Go-ahead for Malaria Vaccine To Protect African Children
Children across much of Africa are to be vaccinated against malaria in a historic moment in the fight against the deadly disease. From a report: Malaria has been one of the biggest scourges on humanity for millennia and mostly kills babies and infant.....»»
Vaccine holdouts are just 1.8% of NY’s largest health provider—now they’re fired
Unvaccinated workers say they'd rather quit than get shots—but few actually do. Enlarge / A city-operated mobile pharmacy advertises the COVID-19 vaccine in a Brooklyn neighborhood on July 30, 2021, in New York City. (credit: Getty.....»»
Biden administration expects J&J boosters in the next few weeks
The FDA has schedule an advisory meeting over the booster ahead of receiving an application. Enlarge / Boxes of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Florida. (credit: Getty | Paul Hennessy) Joh.....»»
Russia sees no hurdles for WHO approval of Sputnik V vaccine
All the barriers to register Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine with the World Health Organization (WHO) have been cleared and only some paperwork remains to be completed, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Saturday. atOptions = {.....»»
COVID-19 vaccines will be added to immunization list required for CA students
The rule will come into effect once the vaccine is FDA-approved for each age group. Enlarge / California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks with 7th grade students at James Denman Middle School on October 01, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (credit: Ge.....»»
Biden sued by Air Force officers who compare vaccine rule to death sentence
Military members sue Biden but vaccine mandate seems to be on solid legal ground. Enlarge / President Joe Biden receiving a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the White House September 27, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Anna Mo.....»»