Covid-19 Vaccine

Antibodies produced by Covid-19 vaccines and booster shots may be less effective at defending against the omicron variant than previous coronavirus strains, a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found—the latest data from the winter’s record-breaking Covid-19 surge. Key Facts. The study, first published April 7, examined...

Getting vaccinated before or after getting infected with COVID-19 still provided a strong immune response. Natural infection and vaccination both produce similar T-cell responses, which can help protect the body from infection and fight off the virus. Vaccination remains the best way to prevent reinfection and severe COVID-19. Some researchers...

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Japan on Sunday pledged to offer Cambodia about $428 million in aid and 1.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX global vaccine-sharing programme. The pledges were part of several agreements signed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen during...

The World Trade Organization chief on Wednesday hailed a breakthrough between the EU, the United States, India and South Africa on waiving intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the compromise was a big step forward in a bid to end the logjam at the global trade body.

The number of overall vaccines administered per day has reached their lowest rates since the vaccines were first introduced in America in December of 2020.

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. As school mask mandates start lifting, some parents are still waiting for the day their child can get vaccinated against COVID-19. Pfizer and BioNTech announced last month that the companies are extending their...

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is concerned. Innocent people are dying needlessly. A tyrannical government has grossly overstepped its bounds. Freedom and democracy are under attack — and it’s all Dr. Anthony Fauci’s fault. In an appearance on Fox News Friday evening, the Texas Congressman and outspoken anti-vaxxer...

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) delayed a meeting where experts would choose whether to recommend the authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to 4 years old. This move further holds up young children from receiving the vaccine. According to Pfizer, the company...

This podcast is intended for US healthcare professionals only. "Your Local Epidemiologist" Katelyn Jetelina translates the COVID science for millions. Any views expressed above are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of WebMD or Medscape. Cite this: COVID Vaccines for the Under 5's: The 'Finish Line'...

U.S. officials say Russia is still building up troops at the Ukraine border, despite its claims of withdrawal. White House visitor logs to be turned over in Jan. 6 investigation. Updated: 14 minutes ago. |. The records being released to Congress are visitor logs showing appointment information for individuals who...