Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval

The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.

Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask

The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.

Erectile dysfunction drug 'mix up' with depression medication causes nationwide product recall

A Tennessee-based pharmaceutical company announced Wednesday that it is “voluntarily recalling” two drugs – one that treats erectile dysfunction, the other depression – after a “product mix-up” that resulted in the medications being "inadvertently packaged together."

Logistics remain a hurdle as US looks to distribute vaccines
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Professor Hani Mahmassani from Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering talks abotu the logistics of distributing millions of coronavirus vaccines across America.

What to know about the incoming coronavirus vaccines
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Dr. Sadiya Kahn and Dr. Marc Sala from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine answer questions about the rollout and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines.

What to expect from America's vaccine rollout
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Dr. Richard Novak, head of the division of infectious diseases at UI Health, talks about how the coronavirus vaccine rollout could look in the weeks to come.

Differences between the top 3 coronavirus vaccine candidates
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John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about differences and similarities between the three vaccines most ready to hit the market.

Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.

2 UK healthcare workers experience severe allergic reactions from COVID vaccine

Doctors report there are temporary side effects with the Pfizer vaccine, such as fever, headache and muscle pain. But what happened in the UK was a bit of a surprise.

Indiana reinstating surgery limits amid COVID-19 surge

Indiana’s hospitals will have to postpone elective surgeries starting next week under an order the state’s governor said Wednesday was needed to free up hospital capacity amid steep recent increases in serious COVID-19 illnesses.

Lightfoot, CDPH announce plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

Allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccinations spark concern
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical developments regarding the coronavirus and its vaccines.

Grief services available to assist those mourning losses from COVID-19
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David Scheffler, executive director of Willow House, talks about the free grief services they're offering for those impacted by COVID-19.