Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
Washington Township High School students get COVID-19 vaccine in school's gym
Washington Township High School students who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine got their first jab Friday morning at a makeshift clinic held in the school's gym.
Washington Township High School students who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine got their first jab Friday morning at a makeshift clinic held in the school's gym.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
Philadelphia makes small adjustments to outdoor dining capacity, bar seating
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley on Friday announced modest adjustments to the city's restrictions on outdoor dining and bar seating.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley on Friday announced modest adjustments to the city's restrictions on outdoor dining and bar seating.
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.
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.
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”
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.
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.
Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
An advisory committee will be held Friday to discuss ending pause of Johnson and Johnson vaccine
Dr. Mike joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about the latest on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine as a federal meeting is set to be held today as well as possible changes from the CDC on mask use outdoors.
Dr. Mike joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about the latest on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine as a federal meeting is set to be held today as well as possible changes from the CDC on mask use outdoors.
CDC considering revising outdoor mask guidance
The director for the Centers for Disease Control spoke Thursday morning about the department looking at possible new guidance for outdoor mask wearing.
The director for the Centers for Disease Control spoke Thursday morning about the department looking at possible new guidance for outdoor mask wearing.
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.
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.
University of Pennsylvania and Drexel to require COVID-19 vaccine for on-campus students
The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel will require on-campus students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall 2021 semester.
The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel will require on-campus students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall 2021 semester.
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.
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.
Unfilled vaccine appointments appear to be possible sign of vaccine hesitancy
A growing number of unfilled appointments appear to be a possible sign of vaccine hesitancy.
A growing number of unfilled appointments appear to be a possible sign of vaccine hesitancy.
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.
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.
COVID-19 vaccine milestone: US surpasses goal of 200 million shots administered in less than 100 days
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.