New CDC Guidelines Lift Mask Mandates, Allows Fully Vaccinated Not to Wear Mask

Medicine & Technology May 15, 2021

A recent study by the CDC confirms that fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask. This lifts the mask mandate and further proves the effectiveness of vaccines, specifically from Pfizer and Moderna.

Valneva COVID-19 Vaccine: Can We Rely on This 'Variant Proof' Shot?

May 10, 2021

The Valneva COVID-19 vaccine is said to be reliant against the virus. This shot from the French company, Valneva, has yet to reach completion of his clinical trials.

Sinopharm COVID Vaccine Gets WHO Emergency Approval: Why Does This Matter?

May 08, 2021

The World Health Organization validated the "safety, efficacy, and quality of the COVID-19 vaccine of the Chinese state-owned Sinopharm, giving them emergency approval.

Mesa County Reports Detection of New COVID-19 Variant; Rising Cases Among Children Seen

May 07, 2021

Mesa County's health leaders recently reported cases of COVID-19 continue to rise among Coloradan children, and a new Variant inflicting havoc in India is presently making its way around Colorado.

WHO Declares China's Sinovac Effective, Yet Questions Remain

May 06, 2021

The World Health Organization has declared China's Sinovac vaccine as efficacious in preventing COVID-19 in adults 18 to 59 years old, yet the health body notes the lack of quality data on adverse effects on high-risk groups.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: Pfizer Anticipates Filing for FDA Complete Approval to Vaccinate Kids Aged 2-11

May 05, 2021

Pfizer seeks the US Food and Drug Administration's complete approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for children whose ages range from two to 11 years old.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: Its Less Cooling Requirement Makes Pfizer’s Biggest Weakness

May 03, 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech's Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports, has one big weakness and that's the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA-1273, specifically its less cooling requirement.

COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: Blood Clots No Impact to Efficacy, Will Jabs Work for Mutant Variants?

Apr 29, 2021

Experts discuss the rare cases of blood clots linked to the COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna Cut Elderly Hospitalization Risk by 94% - CDC Study

Apr 29, 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines showed high effectivity in preventing elderly adults aged 65 and above from hospitalizations due to COVID-19, a study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Mask Outdoors Not Needed for Fully Vaccinated People Unless in a Crowded Place - CDC

Apr 27, 2021

According to the CDC, masks outdoors is no longer needed, regardless of whether an individual is vaccinated, so long as he is either alone or only with his immediate family members.

Israel Investigates Link Between Heart Inflammation and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

Apr 26, 2021

Israel's Health Ministry recently said it is currently investigating a small number of occurrences of heart inflammation as a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine side effect although it has not drawn any conclusions yet.

How Long Does COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Last?

Apr 26, 2021

Here is what researchers say about how long immunity will last after a COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC Recommends Resumption of Use of Jonhnson & Johnson Vaccine After Investigating Rare Blood Clotting Incidents

Apr 23, 2021

The CDC has recommended resumption of the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States after the stoppage of immunizations to investigate reports of rare blood clots.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect: People Report Unusual Menstrual Periods After Injection

Apr 23, 2021

Some people recently reported a COVID-19 vaccine side effect after their injection. Specifically, they said they've had heavier menstrual cycles and more cramping.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution May Open Opportunities to Build Equitable Health System Strategies

Apr 20, 2021

A paper has called on policymakers to act on the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, seeking fair access to needy populations, such as refugees and displaced communities.