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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.12.2021 21:34 PM

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

05.12.2021 05:10 AM

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

05.05.2021 00:04 AM

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

05.03.2021 06:30 AM

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.

Pfizer Confirms At-Home COVID-19 Treatment in the Works to Boost Vaccine, Help Unvaccinated People

04.28.2021 04:00 AM

Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral drug may be available by the end of this year. The drug may stop COVID-19 from reproducing in the patient's nose, throat, and lungs.

Fake Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Discovered in Mexico, Poland: Criminals’ Latest Attempt to Exploit Global Vaccination Campaign

04.22.2021 02:40 AM

Drug manufacturer, Pfizer Inc. said it has discovered the first confirmed cases of fake versions of COVID-19 vaccines it developed with BioNTech SE in Mexico and Poland.

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

04.15.2021 21:57 PM

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine for 12-to-15-Year-Olds: Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval

04.09.2021 23:10 PM

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.

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

03.31.2021 21:36 PM

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.

Zero New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Recorded in Navajo Nation: Here’s What They Did

03.31.2021 01:12 AM

The Navajo Nation reported early this week that it has zero new COVID-19 cases and deaths in the past 24 hours due to the rollout of an aggressive vaccination campaign.

Pfizer, Moderna, J&J COVID-19 Vaccines Highly Effective: Fauci Urges More People to Get Vaccinated

02.28.2021 21:13 PM

The FDA approved the Johson & Johnsons' COVID-19 vaccine, giving the United States a third vaccine to combat the pandemic.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine: Big 'Real World' Test With Nearly 1.2M Participants Claim Vaccine Is 94% Effective

02.27.2021 22:44 PM

Most data on Pfizer's efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines have come under controlled conditions in clinical trials. However, a new claims the vaccine is likely a strong protective benefit against infection

Should I Delay Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot? Here's What Experts Say

02.23.2021 21:18 PM

Coronavirus vaccines involving two shots may not cover you until a week or two after the second dose. Here's what happens if you miss or postpone the second jab.

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine No Longer Requires Ultra-Cold Storage

02.19.2021 21:15 PM

Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the US FDA to revise their COVID-19 vaccine's label as it does not require ultra-cold storage conditions after all.

Study to Mix and Match COVID-19 Vaccines Launched in the UK

02.04.2021 20:01 PM

Developers of vaccines usually combine two vaccines to fight the same pathogen, and the study investigators are keen to apply the same strategy of having two COVID-19 vaccines combined.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine's Single Dosage is Not as Effective Than Hoped

01.21.2021 01:40 AM

Israel, who vaccinated a larger share of its population than any other country, warned the first Pfizer vaccine dose seems "less effective" than expected.

30 Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents in Norway: Here’s What Possibly Caused Such Occurrences

01.19.2021 01:03 AM

30 incidents of deaths among nursing home residents in Norway were not necessarily because of the Pfizer vaccine. Experts say it could be due to ancient age, and they're frail.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Efficacy in Newly Detected UK and South Africa Variants

01.09.2021 01:10 AM

An early study shows that the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer works against a key mutation detected in variants of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, which are spreading faster compared to the original strain.

Britain Chooses ‘Mix-and-Match’ Vaccinations Resulting in Confusion Among Experts

01.02.2021 18:00 PM

Britain has discreetly updated its vaccination playbook to allow for what it calls the "mix-and-match" vaccine regimen.

AstraZeneca Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Has A 'Winning Formula;' Will It Work On New COVID-19 Strain?

12.29.2020 05:30 AM

Experts are studying the possibility of giving instant long-term immunity to high-risk COVID-19 patients using AstraZeneca's vaccine. Is AstraZeneca winning?

Thousands of Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Quarantined Due to Anomaly

12.16.2020 21:33 PM

The US has quarantined several thousand doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine due to a transit anomaly that left the storage temperature get too cold.