Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Is the pandemic a factor in the rise of teen violence?
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Is the pandemic a factor in the rise of teen violence?

Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology weighs in on the pandemic's impact on teenagers and increasing episodes of violence.

Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology weighs in on the pandemic's impact on teenagers and increasing episodes of violence.

Washington woman dies of 'rare' blood clot after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Washington woman dies of 'rare' blood clot after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season

CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season

The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.

The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.

Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months

Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months

A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.

A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago says 99 percent of employees are vaccinated

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago says 99 percent of employees are vaccinated

Rush is now checking staff vaccination records to determine who is not vaccinated. “We want to make sure that someone is truly non-compliant before we take the next step,” the director of Employee Health said.

Rush is now checking staff vaccination records to determine who is not vaccinated. “We want to make sure that someone is truly non-compliant before we take the next step,” the director of Employee Health said.

2 vaccinated women die of COVID in Santa Cruz county

2 vaccinated women die of COVID in Santa Cruz county

Santa Cruz county has reported its first two COVID deaths among vaccinated residents. Public health officials are urging the public to get vaccine booster shots if eligible.

Santa Cruz county has reported its first two COVID deaths among vaccinated residents. Public health officials are urging the public to get vaccine booster shots if eligible.

Rush University Medical Center reaches 99% vaccine compliance
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Rush University Medical Center reaches 99% vaccine compliance

Lisa Weichman Harries from Rush University Medical Center talks about nearly 100% of their healthcare workers getting vaccinated under the state mandate.

Lisa Weichman Harries from Rush University Medical Center talks about nearly 100% of their healthcare workers getting vaccinated under the state mandate.

Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot

Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results

Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results

Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.

Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.