Fourth Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Only Gives Partial Defense Against Omicron, Israeli Study Suggests

Medicine & Technology Jan 18, 2022

The preliminary data from an Israeli study suggests that the fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is insufficient to prevent Omicron infection. Does this mean a fifth does is needed?

Here's Why Women's Menstrual Cycle Is Slightly Adjusted After Receiving a Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Jan 08, 2022

A new COVID-19 study confirmed that women could experience a slight delay in their menstrual cycle after being vaccinated, but experts say it is not clinically significant and do not pose any threat to women's health.

Is a Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Needed? UK Experts Assess Effectiveness of Booster Shots Amid Rising Omicron Cases

Jan 07, 2022

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 remains at 90% three months after the booster shot, but UK health experts guarantee that the country will not see a big surge of cases in severe outcomes because booster shots help.

A 5th COVID-19 Shot Soon? Here’s an Update on the EU-Approved Novavax Vaccine

Dec 21, 2021

The European Medicines Agency has cleared the way for a fifth authorized COVID-19 jab that authorizes its use in adult individuals who are 18 years old and above.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Is Your Choice of Vaccine Important? Does It Make a Difference? Experts Explain

Dec 03, 2021

With American adults being advised to get COVID-19 booster shots 2-6 months after their initial dose, experts says that all three available boosters are effective with small differences.

Moderna, Pfizer, Other Vaccine Makers Currently Testing Their COVID-19 Vaccines Against the New Omicron Variant

Nov 28, 2021

News of a recently updated COVID-19 vaccine comes as Scientists and health officials warn the new Omicron strain that was originally detected in South Africa, could transmit easily across the globe.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Children: 5-11-Year-Old Kids Can Now Get Their Shot; What Do Parents Need to Know?

Nov 08, 2021

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer for kids aged five to 11 years old, the moment most parents have been looking forward to.

COVID-19 Vaccine New Formulation Now Easier to Produce, Refrigeration Not Necessary

Nov 08, 2021

A new formulation of COVID-19 would possibly be quite easier to manufacture, widely distribute them specifically in less developed nations, and no cold storage is needed.

Why Does Each Age Groups Receive Different Vaccine Doses?

Nov 04, 2021

Vaccine doses are different for various age groups, and it needs to be specialized according to the immune system of a person.

Moderna, Johnson & Johnsons to Offer Booster Shots; What Should We Know About These COVID-19 Vaccines?

Oct 20, 2021

An advisory to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted last week, authorization of a booster jab, a third dose that is, of mRNA vaccine of Moderna, and second for Johnson & Johnson's.

Is COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids? Children Who Accidentally Received Doses Suffer Hypertension, Heart Issues, Other Side Effects

Oct 15, 2021

Indiana parents claim that their kids were given with COVID-19 vaccine for adults instead of flu shots. What side effects could this have caused the children? Here's what parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

New Zealand Among The First Countries to Acquire COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Molnupiravir That Helps Reduce Hospitalizations

Oct 10, 2021

New Zealand will be one of the first few counties to acquire molnupiravir, a new, oral treatment for COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccines Deadly? Experts Debunk Fake News That Jabs Contain Graphene and Magnetism

Oct 03, 2021

Experts said in several reports none of the World Health Organization-approved COVID-19 vaccines include graphene.

FDA Considers Giving COVID-19 Booster Shots; Several Scientists Oppose Additional Jabs

Sep 15, 2021

US Food and Drug Administration is expected to discuss booster shots this week. However, several scientists discouraged plans to provide COVID vaccine boosters to the general population at this time.

Pfizer, BioNTech Presents New COVID-19 Vaccines Specialized for Children 5 Years and Up; Seeks Approval for Treatment Use in Age Group

Sep 10, 2021

Pfizer and BioNtech will soon seek approval regarding the use of their vaccines for COVID-19 treatment in children 5 years and up.