[ad_1] © Jim Wilson / The New York Times A vaccination site in Rohnert Park, Calif., Wednesday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency hopes to set up around 100 vaccination sites across the country by next month. WASHINGTON – Pentagon plans to send active-duty troops to large federally-run coronavirus vaccination centers, a major departure for the … Read more
[ad_1] “The 360” shows you various perspectives on the main debates and debates of the day. What is happening Public health officials across the United States have spent months developing strategies to distribute the first precious doses of the coronavirus vaccine. But now, just weeks after the vaccine’s launch, many of those initial plans have … Read more
[ad_1] Many people take aspirin or ibuprofen before getting vaccinated, but health experts say pain relievers and the COVID-19 vaccine might not be a good mix. They say common over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may possibly reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine if you take them before you get the vaccine. Common side … Read more
[ad_1] New Jersey health officials on Friday reported 5,023 more confirmed cases of coronavirus and 83 more deaths as vaccination doses approached 725,000 injections administered. The seven-day average of new confirmed cases rose to 4,496, up 6% from a week ago and 14% from a month ago. Hospitalizations fell to 3,116, the lowest since November … Read more
[ad_1] SALT LAKE CITY – Pregnant women who developed severe symptoms of COVID-19 were at higher risk of pregnancy complications and even death compared to women who had no symptoms or mild or moderate symptoms, new study finds conducted by a researcher from the University of Utah. The study was published Friday, in time to … Read more
[ad_1] Maine is stepping up the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and reported a new daily record Friday with 8,827 injections administered, according to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The previous record was Thursday, with 7,584 first and second doses administered. Maine had typically administered around 2,000 to 5,000 doses per day over … Read more
[ad_1] Even as healthcare workers around the world administer the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines in hopes of ending the global pandemic, the rise of viral variants underscores the need for faster vaccine deployment, says Dr Ashish Jha. The mutations formed new variants that originated in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. All are said … Read more
[ad_1] For the first time on Monday, you won’t have to be a member of a specific group, such as healthcare workers or first responders, to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts. Phase 2 of the coronavirus vaccine rollout in the state begins allowing members of the general public to register for the vaccine, starting … Read more
[ad_1] Story King County is launching two community COVID-19 vaccination sites on Monday, February 1 at Accesso ShoWare Center in Kent and the General Service Administration (GSA) complex in Auburn. These sites in southern King County will reach those most at risk for COVID-19 and face barriers to accessing the vaccine through traditional health systems. … Read more
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA (AP) – When Philadelphia began receiving its first batches of COVID-19 vaccines, it sought to partner with someone who could set up a mass vaccination site quickly. City hall officials may have looked across the horizon at world-class health providers from the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, or Jefferson Health. Instead, they picked … Read more