COVID-19 Vaccine: Fully Vaccinated Organ Transplant Patients Still at Risk of Reinfection

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.28.2021 05:40 AM

Even after being fully vaccinated with mRNA vaccines, which are regarded to be the most effective, transplant patients cannot generate antibodies against the coronavirus.

DC Health COVID-19 Update: 'Minimal' Breakthrough Cases Recorded, Less Than 300 Delta Variant Cases Confirmed

07.28.2021 02:35 AM

A new COVID-19 update was released by DC Health, which shows the status of the COVID-19 variants, along with the 'breakthrough cases,' in the region.

Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Proven 88% Effective Against COVID-19 Delta Variant

07.23.2021 00:50 AM

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine confirms that the Pfizer vaccine works effectively against the COVID-19 delta variant, with a whopping 88% efficacy.

COVID-19 Delta Variant: Who is Most at Risk Between Vaccinated and Unvaccinated People?

07.19.2021 03:56 AM

COVID-19 vaccines are shown to be strongly effective in preempting symptomatic, clinically apparent disease, and most specifically the rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

Inhalable COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Potential Efficacy, New Study Found

07.12.2021 01:45 AM

New research recently demonstrated the possible efficacy of an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine, one of the many vaccines in development designed to be given through a nasal spray.

50 States Including Washington DC Detected with Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Delta Variant, Vaccinated Population Protected

07.01.2021 00:51 AM

Recent updates report 50 states, including Washington DC, are already infected with the COVID-19 delta variant. Experts recommend that people get vaccinated for protection against the virus.

FDA Issues Warning For Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Over Rare Heart Inflammation

06.28.2021 04:30 AM

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

Human Trials on Edible Rice Vaccine Campaign Against Cholera Passes Phase 1

06.26.2021 05:10 AM

Phase 1 of the randomized clinical trials regarding the edible rice vaccine against cholera had been a success. Further trials are expected for the cholera vaccines to be produced to combat the deadly cholera bacteria.

COVID-19 in Test Tubes Allow Researchers to Examine How Virus Evolves, Generate Variants

06.09.2021 04:38 AM

Researchers recently developed a technology for COVID-19, something that will enable them to study the virus, particularly its evolution inside the test tube.

"Project S": How Does This Vaccination Experiment Work in Small Brazilian City?

06.06.2021 23:00 PM

Brazilian city Serrana residents have regained hope after researchers recently vaccinated nearly its whole adult population via the "Project S" in a city-wide vaccination experiment this spring.

COVID-19 Mutation: More Than 1,000 Cases Identified in Russia, Is Sputnik V Vaccine Effective to Fight New Strain?

06.04.2021 05:10 AM

An official recently reported about the COVID-19 mutation in Russia, specifically with over 1,000 cases identified there.

COVID-19 Symptoms Inhibitor Found in Sting Agonist Drugs, Possibly Blocking Other Severe Variants

05.30.2021 06:13 AM

University of Pennsylvania researchers made a drug known as diABZI, showed potent activity against the SARS-CoV-2, including the South African variant B.1.351, a Variant of Concern.

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

05.28.2021 23:27 PM

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.

New COVID-19 Vaccine on Phase 3 Trials: Sanofi, GSK Announce Involvement of 35,000 Participants

05.28.2021 01:03 AM

European drug manufacturers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline or GSK announced yesterday that they are launching large-scale clinical trials for their new COVID-19 vaccines.

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

05.25.2021 07:20 AM

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?

Vaccinated People Not Required to Wear a Mask, CDC New Mandate Confirms

05.15.2021 01:28 AM

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.

Can We Mix AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s What Experts Claim

05.13.2021 23:42 PM

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 Vaccine Magnet Challenge Is Fake; Experts Debunk New Coronavirus Myth

05.12.2021 23:50 PM

Experts debunk the myth of COVID-19 vaccine magnet challenge. They said vaccines are not magnetic and that magnetic substances are painful to inject.

Next Flu Season Could Be Worse After a Year Without It, Scientists Warn

05.09.2021 22:08 PM

Scientists warn that a year of virtually no flu could mean that more people are susceptible in the next season. Vaccines will still be key in preventing infection.

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.

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.