US negotiating with Pfizer for millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
Fauci, other top health officials publicly receive first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway
The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.
President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccine program for long-term care facilities
CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program for residents and staff of long-term care facilities into 12 states.
2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Committee says firefighters and grocery store workers should get COVID-19 vaccine next
An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots as a second vaccine began rolling out Sunday to hospitals.
People over 75, essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccine
An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.
Shipments begin for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday.
CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
Joe, Jill Biden to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose publicly on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? Should they wear masks?
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
Why the COVID-19 vaccine is so different from every other vaccine
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine was fast but scientists were ready due to 30 years of development with a new and exciting technology called MRNA.
Michigan mom, son among volunteers for Pfizer's vaccine trials urge no fear with vaccine
A Canton mom and son were some of the first people in the world to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Both say being part of the test was worth it.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine gets endorsement from U.S. government advisory panel
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation for the vaccine from Moderna and the National Institutes of Health. The FDA advisers, in a 20-0 vote, agreed the benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risks for those 18 years old and up.