COVID-19 vaccine for young kids nears emergency approval, expected as soon as next week
“I was ready to get her vaccinated back when the older kids were approved. I just couldn't do it,” said Dr. Matthew Sims of Beaumont Health.
“I was ready to get her vaccinated back when the older kids were approved. I just couldn't do it,” said Dr. Matthew Sims of Beaumont Health.
Whitmer orders Michigan to prep vaccinations for kids 5-11
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday directed the state to expedite the ordering of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 so that it will be quickly available once the federal government gives it the green light.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday directed the state to expedite the ordering of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 so that it will be quickly available once the federal government gives it the green light.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots are coming to Oakland County - here's how to get yours
Tuesday is the first day the booster shots will become available to eligible residents.
Tuesday is the first day the booster shots will become available to eligible residents.
Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids could come as early as November
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Walgreen’s, Walmart, other pharmacies now offering Moderna, J&J booster shots
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
'The whole world is being controlled' says vaccine hesitant Beaumont worker as mandate deadline looms
Beaumont said in a statement: "We hope that those 370 employees will choose to get vaccinated and return to work soon. If they choose to not meet our vaccine requirements by November 16th, their employment will be terminated."
Beaumont said in a statement: "We hope that those 370 employees will choose to get vaccinated and return to work soon. If they choose to not meet our vaccine requirements by November 16th, their employment will be terminated."
Beaumont says 70 workers have resigned rather than get vaccinated ahead of Nov. 16 deadline
On Thursday, Michigan's largest hospital chain announced 370 workers - about 1% of its staff - were suspended from the job until they met the hospital's vaccine requirements.
On Thursday, Michigan's largest hospital chain announced 370 workers - about 1% of its staff - were suspended from the job until they met the hospital's vaccine requirements.
Michigan will not order COVID-19 vaccination rules stricter than the federal standard
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state's vaccine and testing rules would be as strict as those deployed by the Biden administration, after questions from the business community this week.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state's vaccine and testing rules would be as strict as those deployed by the Biden administration, after questions from the business community this week.
Report: Beaumont Health suspends 370 unvaccinated employees with Nov. 16 deadline
Spokesman Mark Geary says Beaumont hopes they decide to get the vaccine and return to work. An additional 70 employees resigned. At Henry Ford Health System, 400 refused to get the vaccine by an October deadline and lost their jobs.
Spokesman Mark Geary says Beaumont hopes they decide to get the vaccine and return to work. An additional 70 employees resigned. At Henry Ford Health System, 400 refused to get the vaccine by an October deadline and lost their jobs.
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
COVID-19 boosters: US expected to authorize mix-and-match shots
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
Michigan business groups urge Biden to reconsider COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Michigan business groups urged President Joe Biden to reconsider a plan to require most workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or regularly tested for the virus.
Michigan business groups urged President Joe Biden to reconsider a plan to require most workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or regularly tested for the virus.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
ARISE Detroit! urges more to build up neighborhoods by getting COVID-19 vaccine
ARISE Detroit! is an organization that works to preserve the communities of Detroit is urging residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
ARISE Detroit! is an organization that works to preserve the communities of Detroit is urging residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccines: FDA advisory panel to weigh boosters this week
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
MSU says nearly 90% of students, staff are vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 90% of students, faculty, and staff at Michigan State University have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Nearly 90% of students, faculty, and staff at Michigan State University have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ann Arbor police union pushes back after city demands all employees vaccinated
"I think there is a better way of going about this than forcing people out the door," Stewart said. "We have some great employees and officers we have been through hell and back over the last year and half. This is no way to treat us at this point."
"I think there is a better way of going about this than forcing people out the door," Stewart said. "We have some great employees and officers we have been through hell and back over the last year and half. This is no way to treat us at this point."
WMU athletes' attorney who defeated school's vax mandate in court, calls it a game-changer
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with 16 Western Michigan University student-athletes who sued the school so they could play sports without getting a COVID-19 vaccination for religious reasons. The decision is now binding precedent in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with 16 Western Michigan University student-athletes who sued the school so they could play sports without getting a COVID-19 vaccination for religious reasons. The decision is now binding precedent in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
COVID vaccines: The difference between a 3rd shot and a booster
Some people are getting their COVID-19 vaccine boosters and others are getting their third shot. While they may seem like the same thing, they aren't.
Some people are getting their COVID-19 vaccine boosters and others are getting their third shot. While they may seem like the same thing, they aren't.