An abundance of caution and good science are the right way to build trust in vaccines
On Tuesday the US Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a pause on the use of the Johnson &…
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Many millions have been vaccinated against the coronavirus; 396 were later hospitalized with Covid-19
About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells…
Continue Reading What to make of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause? Dr. Wen, who got J&J herself, says not to worry
The US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that they were recommending a pause in the use of…
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UTEP makes progress in vaccine efforts, not requiring students to get vaccinated next fall
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso said it’s vaccine program is doing well, administering nearly 6,200 doses of the Covid-19…
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6 virus deaths, increase in hospitalizations reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related deatsh and 147 new cases on Thursday morning.…
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Fauci says this is a pause and not a cancellation of the J&J vaccine. Here’s how long a final decision may take
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, says the recommended pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is just…
Continue Reading NIH director says J&J vaccine pause will give researchers time to do more study on certain groups
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine will allow researchers to investigate a potential link to severe blood clotting events,…
Continue Reading CDC reports 5,800 Covid infections in fully vaccinated people
WASHINGTON, DC — About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading A number on Covid-19 vaccinations that will leave you shaking your head in wonder
There’s one way to end the Covid-19 pandemic that has gripped the country (and the world) for the last year-plus: Get vaccinated against it!…
Continue Reading If you’ve recently had the J&J vaccine, watch for these rare symptoms, CDC says
Have you had the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine within the last month? If you experience a severe headache that does not go away,…
Continue Reading The mystery of Michigan’s overwhelming Covid surge
The Covid-19 pandemic is approaching a moment of truth as more and more vaccines are administered. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson ‘pause’ expected to slow down pace of El Paso vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas — City of El Paso officials say they are marching on with their vaccine rollout as the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is currently on…
Continue Reading New Mexico health officials target rural communities for virus vaccination
HILLSBORO, New Mexico — New Mexico became the first state to provide at least one dose of the vaccine to half of its population and are one of the…
Continue Reading CDC advisers take no action after meeting on the J&J Covid-19 vaccine
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who met Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson &…
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J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while U.S. health officials seek more data on rare blood clots
WASHINGTON, DC — Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer. That word comes after U.S. health advisers told…
Continue Reading CDC advisers meeting about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what experts and state leaders say about the pause
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were meeting Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson…
Continue Reading J&J vaccine pause prompts a needed discussion of women’s health
When I heard the news that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending…
Continue Reading CDC advisers will meet today about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what experts and state leaders say about the pause
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson &…
Continue Reading Keeping middle seats vacant on airplanes can reduce risk of Covid-19 exposure by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats vacant on airplanes can significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of being exposed to the coronavirus that causes Covid-19,…
Continue Reading 6 virus deaths, 177 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related death and 177 new cases on Wednesday morning.…
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El Paso won’t use J&J vaccine while CDC, FDA probe blood clots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and El Paso County have stopped administering the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine after U.S.…
Continue Reading Reduce risk of severe Covid with regular activity, study says. Here’s how to get in 22 minutes of exercise daily
A history of being consistently active is strongly associated with a reduced risk of severe Covid-19, according to a new study released Tuesday. The…
Continue Reading Reduce risk of severe Covid infection with 22 minutes of daily activity
A history of being consistently active is strongly associated with a reduced risk of severe Covid-19, according to a new study released Tuesday. The…
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Las Cruces mass vaccination clinic to now offer Pfizer shots as New Mexico halts J&J use
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Plans are back on for a Covid=19 mass vaccination site in Las Cruces on Saturday, but the city will now offer the Pfizer…
Continue Reading Which human screams affect us most? The answer might surprise you
You scream, I scream, we all scream — and not just for ice cream. Unlike primates, who use screams to communicate only anger and fear, humans…
Continue Reading I was fortunate to get my vaccination, but the hurdles are too great for many other Deaf people
When I received an email saying I was eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine — containing a link to register for an appointment — I was…
Continue Reading Here’s the impact the Johnson & Johnson pause might have on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
The pause in Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout could have a significant impact on the US — but not in the way you might…
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Meet El Paso’s newest set of quadruplets
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family grows by four new bundles of joy – all at once. Meet El Paso’s newest set of quadruplets, recently born at the…
Continue Reading Michigan vaccine rebuff puts Biden and a top ally in a dicey political spot
An uncomfortable disagreement with Michigan has handed President Joe Biden his most controversial and politically unpalatable moment yet since…
Continue Reading South Africa suspends giving Johnson & Johnson vaccines following FDA decision to further investigate blood clots
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa has suspended giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a “precautionary measure” following the FDA decision…
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