How Does Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Work?

Medicine & Technology Apr 19, 2021

The Novavax vaccine works like other COVID-19 vaccines by teaching the immune system to make antibodies to the coronavirus spike protein.

Can We Use Mosquitoes to Vaccinate People With COVID-19 Vaccine?

Apr 16, 2021

11 years ago, a team of Japanese researchers genetically engineered mosquitoes that, instead of spreading disease, spread vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Third Dose Likely Needed Within 12 Months to Get Fully Vaccinated

Apr 15, 2021

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine is likely needed within 12 months to get fully vaccinated. He added that annual revaccination might be needed, like flu shots.

Rare Blood Clotting Pushes Health Officials to Call for a Pause to Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations

Apr 13, 2021

The FDA and CDC recently called for a pause in the use of the Jonson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine after receiving reports of 6 cases of a rare and severe type of blood clotting.

COVID-19 Vaccines May Be Administered Through the Nose Soon

Apr 12, 2021

While existing intramuscular vaccines offer effective systemic immunity against COVID-19, mucosal immunity through intranasal vaccines is needed to fully block transmission and prevent the spread of new variants.

Tech Leader Salesforce Steps Up Vaccine Cloud for Faster Vaccine Scheduling

Apr 12, 2021

Software developer Salesforce announced an enhancement to its Vaccine Cloud in order to speed up vaccine scheduling for its customers.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Like Rashes, Muscle Pain May Happen to People Under 40, Mostly Women

Apr 11, 2021

Experts say women and people below 40 years of age are more prone to experiencing side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer Seeks FDA’s Approval for Younger Population’s Vaccination Aged 12 to 15 Year Olds

Apr 09, 2021

Pfizer has asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine to expand its use in individuals aged 12 to 15 in the United States.

Pfizer Seeks FDA’s Approval for Younger Population’s Vaccination Aged 12 to 15 Year Olds

Apr 09, 2021

Pfizer has asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine to expand its use in individuals aged 12 to 15 in the United States.

Moderna Vaccine Side Effect Includes "Covid Arm" or Rashes on the Skin; Should We Worry?

Apr 08, 2021

Experts say one COVID-19 side effect known as 'Moderna arm' or 'COVID arm,' a delayed-onset rash appearing at the injection area up to one week or so after a shot is given, is harmless.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy: Stunning Images Reveal How Injected Person’s Own Cells Replicate Virus Spike to Combat Infection

Apr 08, 2021

Striking images recently revealed how the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is forcing an injected person's own cells to make copies of the real COVID-19 spike, a glycoprotein sticking out from its surface.

Just Got the First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine? How Important is the Second Shot?

Apr 07, 2021

Experts say that it is vital to complete the two-dose vaccine shot to be completely protected.

CDC Eases Travel Restrictions, Declares COVID-19 Vaccines as "Highly Effective"

Apr 02, 2021

The US Centers for Disease Control and Protection updated its guidance, easing travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people due to the FDA-approved vaccines' high efficacy rate.

Adolescents Show High Tolerance on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, 100-Percent Efficacy

Mar 31, 2021

Pfizer announced that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine showed a 100-percent efficacy and is well-tolerated in younger people whose ages range between 12 and 15 years.

Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine Can Now Be Stored at Higher Temperatures

Mar 26, 2021

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine just got the EU regulator's approval to be stored at a new higher temperature. This is part of their initiative to help in the rapid rollout of vaccines.