The key scientific advisory council of the FDA has voted to deny use of a booster shot of Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine to the general public for the time being.
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Moderna vaccine appears to offer the strongest protection against COVID
levels were higher in participants vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine than those who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or the Janssen vaccine.
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New coronavirus variant a ‘concern’ for health officials
‘The Mu variant has a constellation of mutations that indicate potential properties of immune escape,’ WHO officials stated.
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Mayo Clinic hosts webinar on COVID, Black community, and vaccinations
The Mayo Clinic will explore vaccine hesitancy and skepticism in the Black community with an upcoming webinar.
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What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?
All vaccines undergo five stages to ensure their safety and efficacy before approval.
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FDA grants full approval to Pfizer vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has become the first vaccine to be approved by the FDA.
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Moderna, Pfizer booster shots for fully vaccinated to start in September
Starting in September, a third shot of the two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines will be offered to the fully vaccinated to increase the protection against COVID-19.
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Getting a COVID vaccine during pregnancy even more urgent as ICU beds fill
The CDC is recommending pregnant women get vaccinated citing new data showing its efficacy.
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State kicks off ‘Vax to School’ student vaccination campaign
‘In-person learning is critical to a child’s well-being and academic success. Getting vaccinated is the best way to keep our students healthy…’
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State offering $100 gift card for COVID-19 vaccine shots until Aug. 15
‘If you are still waiting to get your vaccine, this is your chance to get $100 just for rolling up your sleeves.’
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Frey, Carter issue new indoor masking guidance amid Delta variant spread and COVID-19 increase in Twin Cities
In following latest CDC recommendations, Mayor Frey and Mayor Carter recommend the usage of masks in all indoor public spaces and are requiring masks for local government staff as well as all visitors to City-owned buildings.
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Alarming CDC memo reveals vaccinated individuals spread Delta variant as much as unvaccinated
The Delta variant is about as transmissible as chickenpox, with each infected person, on average, infecting eight or nine others.
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CDC recommends vaccinated Americans wear a mask indoors in low vaccinated areas
The highly transmissible Delta variant has caused the CDC to recalibrate its mask recommendations once more.
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I’m vaccinated, but I still need a mask? Yes, maybe…
Rising cases of coronavirus throughout the world are currently creating concern.
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Delta variant now makes up 83% of all U.S. COVID cases
‘About two-thirds of U.S. counties have vaccinated less than 40% of their residents. That has allowed for the emergence and rapid spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant.’
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Pfizer announces development of booster shot in light of contagious Delta variant
As concerns over the Delta variant continue to mount, Pfizer and BioNTech announced Thursday that they are working on a booster shot of their vaccine.
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To mask or not to mask? For the fully vaccinated, is that still a question?
On June 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that fully vaccinated people continue to wear a mask.
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As COVID-19 winds down, find and follow the facts
As the pandemic winds down, there will be a number of things up for debate. More importantly, there are a few critical lessons we have learned and want to share.
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I’m fully vaccinated but feel sick—should I get tested for COVID-19?
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested for COVID-19 even if you are fully vaccinated.
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New COVID-19 guidance for those fully vaccinated—what do we need to know?
The concern with new variants is that they will become resistant to the vaccines, they will be more infectious, and they will cause worse disease.