Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

Loyola University joins list of schools requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Loyola University Chicago is joining the growing list of schools that will require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning for the fall 2021 semester.

Suburban Cook County announces walk-in vaccination appointments

Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.

CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women

The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."

FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health

The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.

Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine

An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.

FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore

The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”

Pfizer identifies fake COVID-19 vaccine doses in Mexico, Poland

Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.

Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination

Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois launches #VaccTogether campaign
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Harmony Harrington from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois talks about their new campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.

'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.