‘Unusual mutation’ in Lambda variant could make it resistant to vaccines

The Lambda variant, which is believed to have been first detected in Peru about a year ago, is a new concern to scientists who say mutations could potentially be resistant to COVID-19 vaccines.

Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot

The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people

Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.

Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says

Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.

US still lagging behind President Biden's July 4th vaccination goals
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Dr. Julie Morita from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about where the nation stands in our vaccination efforts and what has to be done to prevent future outbreaks.

Child vaccination rate dropping nationwide
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Cook County Health pediatrician Dr. Whitney Lyn talks about the importance of vaccinating children for COVID-19.

Study shows lasting protection from Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
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Dr. Richard Novak from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the latest study results that suggest the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are effective for years after being administered.

Mass vaccination site reopens today at Malcolm X College
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The vaccination site will be open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

2 free Six Flags tickets for kids who get vaccinated Friday at Elgin clinic

On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.

US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.

CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."