COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Release Recommendations for Immunocompromised People Considering a Booster Shot

Medicine & Technology Aug 14, 2021

The CDC recommends that those who have a weakened immune system or are immunocompromised should get a booster shot for protection against COVID-19.

BioNTech Plans to Develop New COVID-19 Vaccine Specialized Against the SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant in Just 4 Weeks or Less

Aug 12, 2021

The pharmaceutical institute BioNTech plans to develop a new vaccine that is specialized against the new COVID-19 variant.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Less Effective Against Delta Variant With Only 33% Efficacy Rate

Jul 21, 2021

A study claims that one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is less effective against the Indian Delta variant compared to other vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Vaccines Gives Good Protection that Could Last for Years

Jun 29, 2021

A UK study found that mixing different brands of COVID-19 vaccines, specifically mRNA vaccines from AstraZeneca and Pfizer could give better protection that could last for several years.

FDA Adds Warning to Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines; What Is It?

Jun 28, 2021

The US drug regulator adds a warning to the literature accompanying Moderna and Pfizer, noting a rare risk of heart inflammation after its use.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eight-Month-Old Baby Becomes World's Youngest COVID-19 Vaccine Recipient

May 16, 2021

An eight-month-old New York baby becomes the world's youngest recipient of the two jabs of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The pharmaceutical company temporarily halted the trial to determine if infants are getting the correct dose.

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.

Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Could Trigger More Side Effects

May 13, 2021

Experts say mixing the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines could have more side effects, but could it also mean double the protection against the virus?

COVID-19 Vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer Effective Against New India Variant, Research Finds

May 12, 2021

A new study recently found that the two current COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are effective against the new India variant.

Indian COVID-19 Variant Now in 44 Countries; Scientists Hope Vaccines Works on New Strain

May 12, 2021

The WHO said the new Indian COVID-19 variant responsible for the fast acceleration of explosive outbreaks in India has been detected in dozens of countries worldwide.

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.