Vaccinations

Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans

Submitted by mike kraft on Sat, 2021-01-16 12:43

Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans About 3 percent of Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far. NBC News

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India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works.

Submitted by mike kraft on Sat, 2021-01-16 11:21

India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works. India rolls out two locally made vaccines but only one has completed a Phase 3 trial. Joanna Slater, Niha Masih Washington Post

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OVERVIEW: U.S and International --AP

Submitted by mike kraft on Sat, 2021-01-16 11:16

The Latest: Germany reaches more than 1 million vaccinations BERLIN -- Germany has carried out more than a million vaccinations as new infections and deaths remain high and officials mull whether to increase lockdown measures. Figures released by the... AP NEWS

LOS ANGELES — California officials are touting a new mass vaccination site at Dodger Stadium while acknowledging it’s unclear how much more supply is coming from the federal government.

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Pfizer says it has second doses of COVID-19 shot on hand, expects no U.S. supply problems

Submitted by mike kraft on Sat, 2021-01-16 10:46

Pfizer says it has second doses of COVID-19 shot on hand, expects no U.S. supply problems Pfizer Inc has been holding on to second doses for each of its COVID-19 vaccinations at the request of the federal government and anticipates no problems supplying them to Americans, a spokeswoman said in a statement on Friday. Carl O’Donnell U.S.

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How some states are administering Covid-19 vaccines at twice the speed of others

Submitted by mike kraft on Sat, 2021-01-16 10:34

How some states are administering Covid-19 vaccines at twice the speed of others Despite reports of technology hiccups, changes to allocated supply and other logistical hurdles, some states have risen as clear leaders in efficient Covid-19 vaccination efforts. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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Retired doctors and more syringes: Biden lays out plan to get America vaccinated

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-01-15 18:30

Retired doctors and more syringes: Biden lays out plan to get America vaccinated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Friday said he would order increased production of syringes and other supplies to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19 and improve upon the Trump administration rollout that he called a "dismal failure." Trevor Hunnicutt U.S.

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Norway adjusts advice after vaccine deaths but isn't alarmed

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-01-15 11:10

Norway adjusts advice after vaccine deaths but isn't alarmed COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian officials have adjusted their advice on who gets the COVID-19 vaccine in light of a small number of deaths in older people, leaving it up to each doctor to... AP NEWS

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian officials have adjusted their advice on who gets the COVID-19 vaccine in light of a small number of deaths in older people, leaving it up to each doctor to consider who should be vaccinated.

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Pretend it didn't happen – expert advice on how to behave after receiving a single dose of any of the Covid-19 vaccines.

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-01-15 11:02

How effective is a single vaccine dose against Covid-19? Pretend it didn't happen – expert advice on how to behave after receiving a single dose of any of the Covid-19 vaccines. Zaria Gorvett BBC_Future

... Most vaccines require booster doses to work.

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Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it, dashing hopes of expanded access

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-01-15 10:28

Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it, dashing hopes of expanded access States were anticipating a windfall after federal officials said they would stop holding back second doses. But the policy had already changed, and no stockpile exists. Isaac Stanley-Becker, Lena H. Sun Washington Post

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Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems, Deep South lags

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-01-15 09:48

Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the... AP NEWS

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.

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