New program brings COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents in Chicago
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
United Center opens 100K vaccine appointments today for Chicago seniors
Dr. Rachel Bernard, CDPH medical director, tells us what we need to know about the United Center's open vaccine appointments for seniors.
Dr. Rachel Bernard, CDPH medical director, tells us what we need to know about the United Center's open vaccine appointments for seniors.
New video series encourages Black people to get vaccinated
Dr. Rhea Boyd talks about the partnership between the Black Coalition Against COVID and the Kaiser Family Foundation to help ease fears about the vaccines among America's Black population.
Dr. Rhea Boyd talks about the partnership between the Black Coalition Against COVID and the Kaiser Family Foundation to help ease fears about the vaccines among America's Black population.
United Center vaccination appointments open Thursday
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Illinois smokers eligible for COVID vaccine under Phase 1B Plus
Smokers in Illinois are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B+, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
Smokers in Illinois are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B+, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Health officials aim for 80% of Lake County residents to be vaccinated by late summer
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, lays out their vaccination goals.
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, lays out their vaccination goals.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Illinois expects first doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by Wednesday
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state expects to receive 83,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by Wednesday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state expects to receive 83,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by Wednesday.
United Center to start giving COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
The United Center will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to Illinois seniors starting Tuesday, March 9.
The United Center will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to Illinois seniors starting Tuesday, March 9.
Myriad of ethical issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccines
University of Chicago bioethicist Laurie Zoloth walks us through some of the most relevant ethical questions regarding the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines.
University of Chicago bioethicist Laurie Zoloth walks us through some of the most relevant ethical questions regarding the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines.
Lurie Children's Hospital seeking candidates for kids vaccine trial
Dr. Bill Muller from Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago talks about their new COVID vaccine trial which is seeking candidates between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old.
Dr. Bill Muller from Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago talks about their new COVID vaccine trial which is seeking candidates between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
'Vaccine alarmism' proving to be extremely detrimental to distribution efforts
Dr. Kate Grabowski, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about the disturbing trend of 'vaccine alarmism' and how it is contributing to the reluctancy of people to get the vaccine.
Dr. Kate Grabowski, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about the disturbing trend of 'vaccine alarmism' and how it is contributing to the reluctancy of people to get the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Minnesota Hy-Vee administers incorrectly diluted COVID-19 vaccine to 62 patients
A Hy-Vee pharmacy in Mankato, Minnesota incorrectly administered the COVID-19 vaccine to 62 patients, according to a statement from Hy-Vee.
A Hy-Vee pharmacy in Mankato, Minnesota incorrectly administered the COVID-19 vaccine to 62 patients, according to a statement from Hy-Vee.
United Center vaccination site provides hope of normalcy in Chicago this summer
With 2,400 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases announced on Friday statewide, including 55 additional deaths, Mayor Lightfoot says the time is now. We must all get vaccinated.
With 2,400 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases announced on Friday statewide, including 55 additional deaths, Mayor Lightfoot says the time is now. We must all get vaccinated.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.