CDC calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine pending review
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CDC calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine pending review

Dr. Julie Morita, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation executive vice president, talks about the suspension of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after discovering a handful of recipients developed rare blood clots.

Dr. Julie Morita, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation executive vice president, talks about the suspension of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after discovering a handful of recipients developed rare blood clots.

Doctors say 'don't panic' about Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Doctors say 'don't panic' about Johnson & Johnson vaccine

In Illinois, approximately 290,000 people have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. If you are one of them, local doctors say you should not panic.

In Illinois, approximately 290,000 people have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. If you are one of them, local doctors say you should not panic.

CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine

CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.

The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after US recommends investigation of rare clotting reports

Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after US recommends investigation of rare clotting reports

Johnson & Johnson said it will pause an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended the action in the wake of six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.

Johnson & Johnson said it will pause an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended the action in the wake of six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.

White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate

White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate

President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.

President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.

Georgia site stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after adverse reactions

Georgia site stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after adverse reactions

A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.

A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.

Illinois pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid federal review

Illinois pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid federal review

Illinois public health officials are following the lead of federal authorities by suspending use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 while a potentially deadly side-effect is investigated.

Illinois public health officials are following the lead of federal authorities by suspending use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 while a potentially deadly side-effect is investigated.

New study finds 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors suffer 'brain disease'
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New study finds 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors suffer 'brain disease'

Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center talks about new research that found COVID-19 survivors have lingering implications from the disease long after recovery.

Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center talks about new research that found COVID-19 survivors have lingering implications from the disease long after recovery.

South Side trauma center cutting down on ambulance transport times, ultimately saving lives

South Side trauma center cutting down on ambulance transport times, ultimately saving lives

Former University of Chicago student, Doctor Ali Abassi, studied patient transport times and found that before the South Side trauma center opened, it took two minutes longer to transport a Black patient in Chicago to life saving help than it did a white patient.

Former University of Chicago student, Doctor Ali Abassi, studied patient transport times and found that before the South Side trauma center opened, it took two minutes longer to transport a Black patient in Chicago to life saving help than it did a white patient.

Illinois school districts aim to get students vaccinated quickly

Illinois school districts aim to get students vaccinated quickly

Chicago area school districts are starting to plan how to get high school students vaccinated, now that they’re eligible under Illinois guidelines.

Chicago area school districts are starting to plan how to get high school students vaccinated, now that they’re eligible under Illinois guidelines.

Cook County to release 35,000 more vaccine appointments at 3 p.m. Tuesday

Cook County to release 35,000 more vaccine appointments at 3 p.m. Tuesday

Cook County health officials will release 35,000 new appointments Tuesday afternoon for any individuals to receive a single dose or first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Cook County health officials will release 35,000 new appointments Tuesday afternoon for any individuals to receive a single dose or first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Will County eases COVID-19 vaccine appointment process

Will County eases COVID-19 vaccine appointment process

If you plan to book a coronavirus vaccine through the Will County Health Department, it's about to get easier.

If you plan to book a coronavirus vaccine through the Will County Health Department, it's about to get easier.