Coronaviruses
As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 booster shots for millions of Americans who received the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccines, the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines continues to ramp up. The CDC's advisory panel, led by Rochelle Walensky, has approved
Vaccination
Australia's government plans to roll out booster vaccines to the aged care sector within weeks, with Health Minister Greg Hunt expecting third doses for all vaccinated Australians by the end of the year. The announcement comes as the country hits the 70% double-dose vaccination rate for those over
Vaccination
General Colin Powell, the 65th Secretary of State, died on October 18, 2021, at the age of 84, due to complications from COVID-19. Despite being fully vaccinated, Powell's underlying health conditions played a significant role in his tragic outcome. In a recent interview, Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency-room
Coronaviruses
As the former Secretary of State's death has sparked a wave of remembrances, it's worth examining the nuances of his career and what it signifies for the Republican Party. Powell's evolution from a rising star in the GOP to a vocal critic of the
Vaccination
Pregnant women in the UK are being given mixed messages about the safety of the Covid-19 vaccine, with some health professionals advising them against getting the jab despite NHS guidance to encourage vaccination. According to NHS figures, one in six of the most critically ill Covid patients requiring life-saving care
Vaccination
The world's top coronavirus vaccine manufacturers, Moderna and Pfizer, are prioritizing profits over humanity, according to an analysis by the People's Vaccine Alliance, a campaign group that includes Oxfam, UNAIDS, and Amnesty International. The cost of vaccinating the global population against the pandemic may have been
Vaccination
As both chambers of the U.S. Congress worked to address the U.S. Federal Government's funding and looming U.S. debt ceiling, Democrats continued to negotiate the terms of a reconciled spending bill. Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) stated his willingness to support a Democratic spending bill,
Vaccination
As the US Food and Drug Administration considers authorizing the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, pediatricians' offices, pharmacies, and schools are preparing to administer doses to young arms. According to Claire Hannan, executive director of the Association of Immunization Managers, pediatricians are being enrolled
Coronaviruses
As various industries grapple with vaccine mandates, a severe shortage of skilled labor is unfolding, leaving employers scrambling to find replacements. In North Carolina, 175 unvaccinated employees were let go, while in Houston, 150 were terminated. United Airlines faces a potential loss of up to 600 staff members, and New
Coronaviruses
New York City public school employees, comprising approximately 148,000 individuals, are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or face unpaid leave under a mandate implemented by Mayor Bill de Blasio. As of Friday, over 90% of Department of Education employees had received at least one vaccine dose, with 93%
Coronaviruses
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has sparked controversy by stating that care home workers who refuse to get vaccinated should "get out and get another job," as the global death toll from Covid-19 surpasses 5 million. Javid's comments come as vulnerable individuals, including those with weakened immune
Coronaviruses
A recent study suggests that two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine could potentially protect children from thousands of cases of long Covid, especially in areas with high case rates. The research, conducted by a team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London and other institutions, used historical rates
