Immunocompromised people may need fourth dose, according to the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says certain people who are immunocompromised may need a fourth MRNA COVID-19…
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FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19…
Continue Reading Moderna trials in children show ‘strong immune response’
Moderna is applauding the trial results of its COVID-19 vaccine for school-age…
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Antelope High School closes due to COVID-19
Antelope High School will close its campus and transition to virtual learning after “several” students test positive for…
Continue Reading Miami private school reverses course on a 30-day quarantine for vaccinated students
By Gregory Lemos and Rebekah Riess, CNN A Miami private school that came under scrutiny for its Covid-19 protocols has reversed course, saying…
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More children will soon be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccine Advisory board will have a meeting on Tuesday discussing the expansion of the Pfizer vaccine for…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center buckles up for flu season amidst COVID-19
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) placed tents outside the hospital once again to prepare for flu and COVID-19…
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ADHS reviews mix and matching booster shots
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has officially authorized Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.…
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Business group warns of mass layoffs and ‘catastrophic’ supply chain disruptions from Biden’s vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden’s vaccine order will force employers to lay off thousands of workers, making the supply-chain crisis much worse, a major business…
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Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11
In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and 90.7%…
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Pregnant, vaccinated woman catches COVID-19, gives birth while on ventilator
A pregnant Coweta County woman vaccinated against COVID-19 caught the virus while pregnant and was admitted to the hospital where she was later…
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CDC expands COVID booster shot rollout
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KYMA, KECY) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says even more Americans should get a COVID-19 booster shot, and…
Continue Reading Canada launches proof of vaccination credential for international travel
By Paula Newton, CNN Canada is launching a standardized proof of vaccination credential in the coming weeks for both domestic and international…
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California officials prepare to vaccinate children age 5-11
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Public health departments across California are gearing up to administer coronavirus vaccines…
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Pregnant, vaccinated women catches COVID-19, gives birth while on ventilator
A pregnant Coweta County woman vaccinated against COVID-19 caught the virus while pregnant and was admitted to the hospital where she was later…
Continue Reading COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19…
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Health official: Arizona preparing to give COVID-19 shots to kids
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Interim Director Don Herrington recently released an online guide to vaccinating your…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center prepares to rollout COVID-19 vaccines for kids
Kids ages 5 through 11 may soon be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Over at Yuma Regional Medical Center, the rollout will be a welcome…
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Ducey lawyer says Tucson can’t fire unvaccinated employees
PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey’s lawyer says Tucson’s plan to fire workers who refuse to be vaccinated is illegal. Ducey’s general counsel,…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said…
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