COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Study finds Pfizer vaccine blocks 94% of asymptomatic infections
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Sen. Duckworth calls on safety guidance on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the interactions between the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant or lactating women.
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the interactions between the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant or lactating women.
Chicago nursing students volunteer at local vaccination sites
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Suburban school district cancels classes after 125 teachers, staff call off from vaccine side effects
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois continues vaccine expansion plan
Illinois reported 1700 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and 55 new deaths as the push to get people vaccinated continues.
Illinois reported 1700 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and 55 new deaths as the push to get people vaccinated continues.
Cook County to release 20,000 suburban vaccine appointments Friday
Cook County health officials announced Thursday that the county will be releasing 20,000 appointments for eligible recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
Cook County health officials announced Thursday that the county will be releasing 20,000 appointments for eligible recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
Trump takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine: 'I hope everyone remembers!'
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
Patients expecting COVID-19 vaccine injected with empty syringes at Kroger location: report
A health care professional was "under the impression" that a colleague had filled the syringes before the patients came in for their appointments.
A health care professional was "under the impression" that a colleague had filled the syringes before the patients came in for their appointments.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to be more transparent with COVID vaccine decision
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
Rapid spread of COVID variants fuels the race to vaccinate
Dr. Carlos Del Rio from Emory University talks about the latest medical findings on COVID-19 and its variants.
Dr. Carlos Del Rio from Emory University talks about the latest medical findings on COVID-19 and its variants.
Vaccination appointments at the United Center become available to residents in 5 more zip codes
The United Center is cranking out hundreds of vaccinations daily, and now that it is fully operational, it is available to more people.
The United Center is cranking out hundreds of vaccinations daily, and now that it is fully operational, it is available to more people.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.