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News Articles: covid vaccine

Around a third of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after several months of a concerted push to immunize the country.

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  • Health

U.S. Vaccinations May Be Reaching A Tipping Point In Fight Against Virus, Experts Say

New coronavirus cases are at their lowest level since October. Some health experts think the vaccination campaign deserves credit for tamping down the U.S. outbreak. But will the downturn last?

April 30, 2021
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By:
  • Rob Stein

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  • Health

You're Vaccinated. Congrats! Now What Can You Do Safely?

Can I get a massage? Travel with my unvaccinated kids? Eat indoors at a restaurant? Hit the gym? Experts weigh in with advice on 16 frequently asked post-vaccination questions.

April 29, 2021
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By:
  • Maria Godoy and
  • Carmel Wroth

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  • Health

You Don't Have To Suffer To Benefit From COVID Vaccination — But Some Prefer It

Live-tweeting your fever and body aches after your second shot is the ultimate humble-brag of 2021. But does it really matter to immunity if you have a strong reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine?

April 27, 2021
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By:
  • Arthur Allen

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  • Global Health

What Does Vaccine Inequality Look Like? See Chart

Namibia's president says disparate global rates of vaccination represent "COVID apartheid." If you compare percentages of people vaccinated in the most populous countries, you can understand his ire.

April 22, 2021
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By:
  • Jason Beaubien
A pharmacist administers a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to a worker at a processing plant in Arkansas City, Kan., on March 5. Researchers are concerned that vaccination rates in some rural communities may not keep up with urban rates.

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  • Health

Lagging Vaccination Rates Among Rural Seniors Hint At Brewing Rural-Urban Divide

As adults of all ages get access to the COVID-19 vaccines, health researchers worry that the trend could worsen.

April 20, 2021
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By:
  • Austin Fast
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  • Global Health

Post Vaccine Happy Dance: Not Just Showing Off

People are using social media to proclaim joy at getting a jab. And that's not just boasting. Even in a world of vaccine inequity, these celebratory tweets and videos carry a vital message.

April 17, 2021
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By:
  • Kamala Thiagarajan
A scientist works on COVID-19 samples to find variations of the virus at the Croix-Rousse Hospital laboratory in Lyon, France, in January.

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  • Global Health

Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So Far

One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."

April 12, 2021
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By:
  • Nurith Aizenman
Nearly a third of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine so far, but researchers warn that vaccine refusal may keep the country from reaching herd immunity.

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  • Health

Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn

One in four Americans say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point.

April 07, 2021
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By:
  • Geoff Brumfiel
A new study finds that COVID-19 vaccines produce effective levels of antibodies in pregnant and breastfeeding women. They may benefit babies as well.

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  • Health

Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe During Pregnancy And May Protect Baby, Too

Not only does the new research show the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are effective at protecting pregnant people, it also found that antibodies were present in umbilical cord blood and breast milk.

April 02, 2021
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By:
  • Jane Greenhalgh
Some immunocompromised people are wondering whether or when to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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  • Health

Immunocompromised And Concerned About The Vaccine? Here's What You Need To Know

The three currently authorized vaccines are all safe for people with suppressed immune systems, scientists say. How effective they will be may depend on your treatment plan and when you get the shot.

March 29, 2021
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By:
  • Maria Godoy
As the speed of COVID vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste.

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  • Health

Accidentally Trashed, Thawed Or Expired: Reports Of COVID Vaccine 'Spoilage' Grow

As the pace of vaccination picks up, so do reports of spoiled doses. In Tennessee, close to 5,000 doses have been lost, prompting more oversight from state and federal officials.

March 04, 2021
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By:
  • Blake Farmer

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