Most Americans may skip updated COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
After years of long lines and occasional shortages, more Americans are opting not to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine this year, according to a new national survey.
Is the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Better?
While the new mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have dominated the COVID-19 vaccine story, there is another type of shot that uses a more traditional vaccine-making technology, used by Novavax.
Ask the doctors: Updated COVID-19 vaccine targets new variants
Health data show that COVID-19 still surpasses all other infectious respiratory illnesses as a cause of severe illness, hospitalization and, sadly, death. The good news is that the margin between COVID-19 and influenza is the slimmest it has ever been.
Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine is coming to Alberta, but Novavax shots are not
With the approval of Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine, doctors are hoping the shots will be available soon and Albertans will opt to roll up their sleeves to get one.
COVID-19 hits older adults hardest; which ones want the updated vaccine?
A poll of people over age 50 shows which groups are most or least likely to seek the updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall.
On the hunt for Novavax: Why people are seeking out the 'traditional' COVID vaccine
Although Pfizer's and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines have been stealing the spotlight for years, some people are actively seeking out the lesser-known Novavax for their updated booster this fall. Multiple people have been claiming on social media that Novavax comes with fewer side effects or none at all — “not even a sore arm,
Health Canada approves Pfizer's updated COVID-19 vaccine, manufacturer says
Pfizer Canada says Health Canada has approved its updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against one of the most recently circulating variants of the virus.
Be warned: Check your insurance before getting a COVID-19 vaccine this year
For those who are uninsured or under-insured, CDPH will have vaccine at its three CDPH Immunization Clinics. Walk-ins are ...
Why Do Some People Experience COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects While Others Don’t? Experts Weigh in
If you’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine, you may have experienced common side effects such as pain, fatigue, or fever, or ...
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Pasadena Health Officer Mandates Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations for Health Care Workers
Pasadena mandates flu and COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers, requiring them to vaccinate by Nov 1, 2024, or wear masks ...
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POP Biotechnologies Announces Phase 3 Trial Interim Results Published for COVID-19 Vaccine Based on POP BIO SNAP(TM)
BUFFALO, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2024 / POP Biotechnologies (POP BIO), a Buffalo, NY-based biopharmaceutical company, ...
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Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization
Babies under six months can't be vaccinated directly against COVID. A new study found that most infants hospitalized for ...
Ascension Employees Cleared to Pursue Covid-19 Vaccine Bias Suit
A faith-based hospital system must defend a religious discrimination class action filed by employees who were fired for ...
Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time
October is the “sweet spot” for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and updated ...
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New vaccines arrive as COVID-19 wastewater levels reach 2024 highpoint
Along with the annual flu vaccine, the new COVID-19 vaccine formulation is now widely available in Minnesota. It comes at a ...