COVID-19 Vaccine: Social Distancing, Wearing a Mask Are Still Needed Despite Getting the Shot

Medicine & Technology Feb 20, 2021

Even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, experts underscored the importance of continuing behaviors like mask-wearing and social distancing.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Could Reduce Viral Transmission

Feb 03, 2021

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic infections.

Can COVID-19 Infection and Vaccine Really Affect Men's Reproductive Health?

Feb 03, 2021

COVID-19 could affect sperm quality and reduce fertility among infected men. However, several experts remain skeptical over the results.

Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Was Highly Effective in Trial, Study Shows

Feb 02, 2021

Sputnik V shot achieved 91.6% efficacy in preventing coronavirus symptoms.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: How Effective Is It?

Feb 01, 2021

Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is effective with only a single dose, but questions swirl regarding decreased safety against one viral variant.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine's Single Dosage is Not as Effective Than Hoped

Jan 21, 2021

Israel, who vaccinated a larger share of its population than any other country, warned the first Pfizer vaccine dose seems "less effective" than expected.

Experts Say Allergies to COVID-19 Vaccine May Happen; What Does That Mean?

Jan 16, 2021

Scientists do not see the anaphylaxis risk to the COVID-19 vaccine. But the CDC suggests you should not get the COVID-19 vaccine if you have allergies.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: Here's What You Need to Know

Jan 13, 2021

Experts found a few key differences between Moderna, Pfizer, and other COVID-19 vaccines. Here's a peek at what we know and how Moderna differs from others.

COVID-19 Vaccine's Second Dose May Cause Side Effects

Jan 10, 2021

The health care workers to receive the coronavirus vaccine are having their second doses. The vaccine's second dose is more likely to cause side effects.

Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Highly Unlikely

Jan 08, 2021

Only a few individuals had extreme allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, rendering it an unusual result, experts said.

COVID-19 Vaccine Potentially Ineffective Against New South African Variant

Jan 07, 2021

A South African COVID-19 vaccine is more of a risk than the mutation found in the U.K., Britain’s health minister says.

Use of COVID-19 Vaccine Developed in India Alarms Scientists for Lack of Trials

Jan 06, 2021

Experts clarified why Covaxin has been given the nod for restricted emergency use. They advise against Covaxin, saying that there is no proof of its efficacy.

China State Developed Vaccine Administration Begins, 79% Effectiveness Claimed; World Scientists Seeking Details

Jan 03, 2021

Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine efficacy rates came out mismatched: 79% as per developer but 86% as per the United Arab Emirates.

Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine Authorized in UK, 100M Viles Ordered

Dec 31, 2020

Emergency usage begins as UK's COVID-19 strain leads to a spike in hospital admissions worldwide.

AstraZeneca Says COVID-19 Vaccine Has A 'Winning Formula;' Will It Work On New COVID-19 Strain?

Dec 29, 2020

Experts are studying the possibility of giving instant long-term immunity to high-risk COVID-19 patients using AstraZeneca's vaccine. Is AstraZeneca winning?