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The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to receive official applications for emergency use authorization (EUA) from three COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers: Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Sinopharm. Despite holding talks with American companies Johnson & Johnson and Moderna on the requirements for obtaining regulatory approval, no applications have
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AstraZeneca's safety review of over 17 million people who received its COVID-19 vaccine in the EU and the UK found no evidence of an increased risk of blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, or thrombocytopenia. The review was conducted after several countries temporarily suspended the use of
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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced that the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is preparing to receive an order for 34,020 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Operation Warp Speed.
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The White House confirms that President Joe Biden will announce on Wednesday that the US Department of Health and Human Services will purchase an additional 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, a move aimed at boosting US vaccine stock later in the year. The new purchase
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all K-12 and day care center workers, regardless of age, through various pharmacies and federally run vaccination sites. This decision was made in response to the federal government's guidance that all school employees, including
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that all school employees, including day care workers, will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, regardless of age, through pharmacies like Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, as well as federally run vaccination sites. This decision comes after the federal government advised that all school employees,
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US Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisers will meet Friday to discuss the potential emergency authorization of Johnson & Johnson's single-dose coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine has shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate to severe COVID-19 disease and 85% effective in preventing severe disease. The FDA has
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The United States is slowly moving forward with its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with two new vaccine candidates poised to enter the spotlight. Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine is expected to receive FDA approval as early as tomorrow, while Novavax's candidate is aiming to apply for emergency
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As the world continues to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, young volunteers are stepping up to participate in a vaccine trial to help bring an end to the outbreak. Children as young as six are taking part in a new study to test the effectiveness of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted an Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older, including those over 65. This milestone paves the way for global access to the vaccine, particularly in low- and middle-income
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Ohio is continuing to add to its list of coronavirus vaccine providers as the state works to distribute vaccines to residents. The state's efforts are part of a federal retail pharmacy program that aims to reach high-risk individuals and further the vaccination process. With new pharmacies joining the
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that the country has reached agreements with four major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Sinovac, AstraZeneca, and Novavax, to obtain COVID-19 vaccines. This significant development comes as Ukraine prepares to launch its vaccination campaign, with the first stage targeting medical professionals, military personnel, and
