CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."
Vaccinations at Chicago-area hospital to resume after 4 workers experience adverse reactions
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
Illinois health officials announce 7,562 new cases of COVID, 108 deaths
Illinois health officials Saturday announced another 108 deaths from the coronavirus.
Illinois health officials Saturday announced another 108 deaths from the coronavirus.
Illinois hospitals can expect Moderna vaccine to arrive early next week, Pritzker says
“It reinforces and brightens the light at the end of the tunnel for all of us who have been fighting through COVID-19,” Pritzker said.
“It reinforces and brightens the light at the end of the tunnel for all of us who have been fighting through COVID-19,” Pritzker said.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
Joe, Jill Biden to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose publicly on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Can employers, schools and churches require the COVID-19 vaccine for admission?
Attorney Karen Conti weighs in on the legality of organizations requiring coronavirus vaccines for entry.
Attorney Karen Conti weighs in on the legality of organizations requiring coronavirus vaccines for entry.
Wearing masks poses problems for those with glasses
Dr. Preeti J. Thyparampil from Northwestern Medicine talks about the uptick in eye-related injuries since the start of the pandemic.
Dr. Preeti J. Thyparampil from Northwestern Medicine talks about the uptick in eye-related injuries since the start of the pandemic.
Battle against COVID-19 rages on as cases rise, vaccines enter the fray
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest COVID-19 developments.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest COVID-19 developments.
Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Your Take: Coronavirus vaccine polarizes Illinois residents
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and background give their thoughts on hot-button topics across the nation, including worries over the coronavirus vaccine rollout and American participation.
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and background give their thoughts on hot-button topics across the nation, including worries over the coronavirus vaccine rollout and American participation.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
COVID-19 vaccine arrives at UIC Medical Center, inoculations begin
Dr. Olamide Jarrett talks about being vaccinated and stresses the importance of every American receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Olamide Jarrett talks about being vaccinated and stresses the importance of every American receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Joe Biden praises President Trump for ‘getting the vaccine moving’
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
Pandemic leading to spike in headaches
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...