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Vaccine Developments: Pfizer seeks approval for storage at higher temperatures, J&J seeks WHO approval

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Pfizer seeks U.S. approval for COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at higher temperatures Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have asked the U.S. health regulator to relax requirements for their COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at ultra-low temperatures, potentially allowing for it to be kept in pharmacy freezers, they said on Friday. Reuters Staff U.S.
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Doctors vaccinate vulnerable homebound people but face time, distance challenges

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Doctors race to find, vaccinate vulnerable homebound people A group of health care workers hurried out of a Boston hospital on a recent weekday morning, clutching small red coolers filled with COVID-19 vaccines. “That clock is in the back of my mind the whole time,” said Dr. Won Lee, a home care specialist at Boston Medical Center. Millions of U.S. residents will need COVID-19 vaccines brought to them because they rarely or never leave home. YahooNews
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CDC estimates indicate US may have enough vaccines to fully vaccinate its population by July

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US may have enough vaccines to fully vaccinate its population by July In the first three months since the first Covid-19 vaccine shot was administered in December, the US government has delivered about 73.4 million doses to states and jurisdictions, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By <a href="/profiles/sarah-faidell">Sarah Faidell</a> and <a href="/profiles/brad-lendon">Brad Lendon</a>, CNN CNN
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States are prying loose vaccine supplies that were held in reserve

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RICHMOND, Va. — When tiny glass vials of coronavirus vaccine began rolling off production lines late last year, federal health officials set aside a big stash for nursing homes being ravaged by the virus. Health providers around the country figured as well that it was prudent to squirrel away vials to ensure that everyone who got a first dose of vaccine got a second one.

Two months later, it is clear both strategies went overboard.

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France establishes citizens' panel to counter vaccine antipathy

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Vaccine-wary France turns to citizens’ panel to boost trust in COVID-19 shots Panel advice on vaccines could counteract legacy of mistrust from past health scandals Science | AAAS

All across Europe, coronavirus vaccines are in scarce supply. But in France, they are also surprisingly unwanted: Recent polls suggest just 57% of the country intends to get vaccinated, whereas in the United Kingdom, 89% wants to get a shot for COVID-19.

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White House announces $4 billion in funding for Covax, the global vaccine effort that Trump spurned

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White House announces $4 billion in funding for Covax, the global vaccine effort that Trump spurned The announcement comes as France's Macron calls on wealthy nations to donate 5 percent of their vaccine supply to developing countries. Emily Rauhala, Erin Cunningham, Adam Taylor Washington Post
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Schools: Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ...a look at the considerations

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Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ... Going back to school is frightening for many teachers and parents, especially with coronavirus rates remaining at high levels and new variants of the coronavirus emerging. And yet the negative consequences of all-remote learning are significant, too. Laura Meckler, Karin Brulliard, Brittany Shammas Washington Post
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The difficulties in enrolling teenagers for vaccine test trials.

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Teenagers contract the novel coronavirus almost twice as often as younger children but vaccines authorized in the United States are mostly for adults — Moderna’s for 18 and older, Pfizer’s for 16 and up.

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Vaccine availability remains the big challenge before anticipated surge in cases, expert says

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Vaccine availability remains the big challenge before anticipated surge in cases, expert says After the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that severe weather around the US will delay Covid-19 vaccine deliveries in the coming days, infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm says this will not slow down production, it will just delay when the shots get into people’s arms.
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Studies: COVID-19 vaccines may stop spread of the virus as well as protecting recipient

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Fauci: There's evidence COVID-19 vaccines don't just protect you - they may stop you from spreading the virus to others, too Early data suggests people who get vaccinated have a lower risk of passing COVID-19 along to others, even if they get sick. YahooNews
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