NIH to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness on patients with compromised immune systems

The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.

UCSF confirms man experienced blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine

A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage

The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.

Moderna CEO: COVID-19 vaccine surplus possible in 2022

Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.

After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.

Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot

A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.

Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccines are completely free — but some people are still being billed

COVID-19 vaccines are free to anyone in the U.S. who wants one, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. But some have reported getting billed after the fact.

FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health

The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.

Are vaccine incentives and mandates the right approach?

Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut a day to anyone who shows their vaccination card and the NFL Network talking vaccine incentives at the NFL draft next week. Fans who are vaccinated may be invited to view the draft from the exclusive "inner circle" in Cleveland.

Atlantic City mega-site allowing walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Excited and relieved, N.J. residents continue to receive their COVID-19 vaccines at the Atlantic City Convention Center, but, now things may finally ramp up to never before seen levels, due to expanded eligibility.

FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore

The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”

Pennsylvania plans to send COVID-19 vaccine to more providers

Sending vaccine to neighborhood pharmacies and other smaller providers could potentially make it easier for people in underserved areas to schedule an appointment.

Philadelphia nurse practitioner on a mission to help those in need of COVID vaccines

Philadelphia nurse practitioner is on a mission to help those in need of COVID vaccines get them, all on his own time, and going to them to administer doses.