Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine Gets OK From FDA Panel

Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine Gets OK From FDA Panel

An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted unanimously on Friday to recommend that the agency approve the use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine in adults.
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Johnson & Johnson to Ship Fewer Than 10 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Promised by End of February

Johnson & Johnson will fall short of its commitment to deliver 10 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by the end of February.
Pfizer to Deliver 13 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses per Week by Mid-March as Infection Rate Continues to Decline

Pfizer to Deliver 13 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses per Week by Mid-March

Amid the rollout and inoculation of the COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, Pfizer Inc. expects to hand out 13 million doses of its vaccine every week by the middle of March.
FDA Urges Vaccine Makers to Tweak COVID-19 Vaccines as New Variants Show

FDA Says Vaccine Makers Can Tweak COVID-19 Shots as Variants Emerge

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new groundwork for vaccine makers to be able to react quickly to emerging new COVID-19 variants.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Applies for Emergency Use Authorization

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Applies for Emergency Use Authorization

Johnson & Johnson filed an application for emergency use authorization on Thursday for its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine, which brings it one step closer to helping the U.S. fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many Nursing Home Workers Still Hesitant To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Only 38% Say Yes

Many Nursing Home Workers Still Hesitant To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Only 38% Say Yes

Only 38 percent of nursing home staff accepted shots when they were offered a dose of COVID-19 vaccine despite being considered a top priority for vaccination, revealed the new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday.
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Death of California Resident Hours After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Under Investigation

Multiple agencies are investigating the cause of death of a California resident who died on Thursday, just hours after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine.
Starbucks To Assist in Washington's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Starbucks To Assist in Washington's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Monday that the state had tapped Starbucks and other private companies to speed up the COVID-19 vaccines' distribution and achieve its new goal of distributing 45,000 doses a day.
Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

With Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines' approval for emergency use, Brazil has started its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
Brazil Health Regulator Delays Sputnik V Vaccine Approval Due To Missing Data

Brazil Health Regulator Delays Sputnik V Vaccine Approval Due To Missing Data

Brazil's health regulator, Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), has declined to approve the Russia-developed Sputnik V for emergency use because of some missing data.
Doctor Had Severe Allergic Reaction To Moderna Vaccine

Doctor Had Severe Allergic Reaction To Moderna Vaccine

A physician based in Boston reported developing a severe allergic reaction minutes after receiving Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.
Portuguese Health Worker Dies Two Days After Receiving Pfizer Vaccine, Autopsy Results Unknown

Fact Check: Did the COVID-19 Vaccine Cause a New Virus Strain?

A new virus strain was found in the U.K. and some social media posts claimed it was caused by the new COVID-19 vaccine, but is that really the case?
After Pfizer, FDA Clears Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Use

After Pfizer, FDA Clears Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally authorized Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Friday.
Pence, Top Congressional Leaders Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Pence, Top Congressional Leaders Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Vice President Mike Pence and the House and Senate leaders have received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
Mike Pence To Publicly Receive COVID-19 Vaccine on Friday

Mike Pence To Publicly Receive COVID-19 Vaccine on Friday

Vice President Mike Pence will publicly receive a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday in an effort to boost confidence in the safety of the vaccine.
FDA Scientists Endorse Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

FDA Scientists Endorse Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) endorsed biotech company Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday.
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