Vaccine - Page 323

February 8, 2021

Iranian cleric claims COVID-19 vaccine turns people into ‘homosexuals’

The ayatollah had previously burned medicine manuals, calling them "irrelevant."

February 8, 2021

Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine 'widens breadth' of protection, Fauci says

While getting the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine into as many people as possible remains vital to the nation’s pandemic response, equal importance should be placed on making sure the second dose is administered on time,  said Dr. Anthony Fauci.

February 8, 2021

New York man gets COVID-19 vaccine, dies soon after: official

A man in his seventies died in Manhattan on Sunday shortly after he received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the state health commissioner.

February 8, 2021

South Africa suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines after study finds limited impact on variant

South Africa has temporarily suspended use of a coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University after preliminary findings showed the jab had little impact on curbing mild to moderate infections due to a variant strain.

February 7, 2021

Georgia rural clinic that vaccinated teachers early appeals 6-month suspension from state health program

A rural clinic in Georgia that was penalized for vaccinating teachers and slapped with a six-month suspension from the state's coronavirus vaccination program has appealed the decision, arguing the state's rules were confusing and other clinics have administered doses to individuals who did not fall into an approved category under Phase 1.

February 7, 2021

Fauci advises a return to schools for younger students: 'they do not transmit as readily'

Fauci's comments follow a confusing week of advice from the CDC and the Biden administration.

February 5, 2021

Fauci: Children can go back to school 'without necessarily having everyone vaccinated'

Children can return to in-person learning "without necessarily having everyone vaccinated, all the teachers or all the students," White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told "Your World" Friday.

February 5, 2021

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine effective against variant first identified in UK: study

A vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca held up against the highly transmissible variant first detected in the U.K., and had similar protection when compared to other strains, according to new data.

February 5, 2021

Illinois mom denied COVID-19 vaccine over breastfeeding concerns: 'I was shocked'

An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to reports.

February 5, 2021

California counties struggle with COVID-19 vaccine distribution due to shortages: reports

The state has only administered first-dose vaccinations to around 7% of its eligible population so far.