COVID-19 Patients Seven Times More Likely to Get Bell's Palsy Than Those Who Get the Vaccine

Medicine & Technology Jun 25, 2021

Two vaccine trials reveal that Bell's palsy is more common in COVID-19 patients than vaccinated people. But suggest that it is still a rare side-effect of the infection.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine: Study Shows Efficacy of Single Dose in Reducing Symptom Duration

Jun 23, 2021

Research recently showed the efficacy of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, even just a single dose, in the reduction of symptom duration.

COVID-19 Vaccine: 3rd Dose Exhibits Potential Efficacy in Organ Transplant Patients

Jun 22, 2021

Researchers recently reported their work is the first to record the use of the third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in solid organ transplant patients.

COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against Coronavirus Variants After First Dose

Jun 21, 2021

Experts said COVID-19 vaccines could give fewer virus infections after the first dose, and protect people from coronavirus variants as well.

Choosing the 'Best' COVID-19 Vaccine Is Not as Easy as It Sounds

Jun 17, 2021

Everyone wants to choose the best COVID-19 vaccine, however, is it possible to simply compare vaccines as select the 'best'? Experts advise that the best vaccines are the ones available now.

Novavax Vaccine More Than 90% Effective in US Phase 3 Clinical Trials

Jun 15, 2021

Novavax announces the results of phase 3 US clinical trials showing more than 90% effectivity even against COVID-19 variants.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Can One Get Tested Positive for the Virus Even After Vaccination, Without Symptoms?

Jun 11, 2021

As more people are getting vaccinated, the sensitivity of the COVID-19 test is raising questions on whether results need to be looked at more crucially when a vaccinated individual without symptoms tests positive for the virus.

Booster Shot After COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Experts Look to See Necessity of an Extra Jab

Jun 09, 2021

Health experts in Virginia recently announced they are looking to see if there is a need for a booster shot after vaccination to guarantee if the vaccine retains its efficacy.

COVID-19 Vaccine: WHO Issued Emergency Approval for China's Coronavac, After Meeting International Standards

Jun 03, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) gives emergency approval for China's COVID-19 vaccine, called CoronaVac, that is manufactured by SinoVac. This assures countries that it has met international standards for safety, efficacy, and manufacturing.

Vaccines for COVID-19 Effective with Cancer Patients, New Study Shows

May 28, 2021

Almost 90 percent of the cancer patients had tested positive with the coronavirus antibodies after they were given shots of Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine. In just a span of two weeks, those who obtained the second dose are proven to receive the vaccine well.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Blood Clots: When to Get Medical Help

May 25, 2021

Reports linking AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine to an extremely rare form of blood clot has spotlighted the symptoms of blood clots. What should you be looking out for?

Here is the List of First Dose Efficacy from Authorized Vaccine Variants

May 25, 2021

The protection rate of the vaccines against COVID-19 kicks in after the first dose. Here is the recent data from the efficacy rate of authorized vaccine variants.

COVID-19 Vaccinated People Don't Shed Coronavirus Particles To Infect Others, Experts Say

May 19, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinated people don't shed viral particles from the vaccine, be they live virus or spike proteins, scientists say.

Post-COVID-19 Vaccination: How to Know If You Need to Mask Up After Getting Fully Vaccinated

May 18, 2021

As post-COVID-19 vaccination result, people who have been fully vaccinated against the virus don't need to mask up anymore. They do not need to stay six feet away from others.

COVID-19 Vaccine Can Make Women Infertile? Scientists Debunk Its Link to Infertility

May 15, 2021

Scientists recently debunked the link between the COVID-19 vaccine to infertility. "It's a myth," they said adding, there is no evidence that this vaccine results in loss of fertility.