Vaccines
Research on COVID-19 Vaccines Could Lead to HIV, Cancer Vaccines
New vaccines for HIV and seasonal flu are currently under development using the mRNA technique, along with vaccine therapies that could provide new treatments for cancer and other ailments.
51% of Biden Voters Say Vaccine Rollout Is Slower Than They Expected
A poll conducted just before President Joe Biden was inaugurated found that a slight majority of those who voted for him believe that COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts have been slower than expected.
COVID Vaccines in Colorado Can Now Be Given by Vets, Opticians, Dentists
Health care providers will be responsible for training and supervising volunteers from these professions to administer vaccines.
Woman Has Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccine, Encourages Others to Get Shot
"I think the vaccine is imperative," the woman, whose name is Raana Bell, said, while calling for there to be more transparency regarding the shots.
Fauci Says U.K. COVID Variant a 'Clarion Call' for People to Get Vaccine
"If we can get the overwhelming majority of the population vaccinated, we'd be in very good shape," Fauci said.
Over a Fifth of Israelis Vaccinated Compared with 3 Percent of Americans
It's been reported more than 187,000 people in Israel have already been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Israel Should Vaccinate Palestinians
By extending humanitarian aid in the form of vaccine access, the Israeli government has a unique opportunity to reverse decades of exclusion and marginalization to show the world that it is serious about peace.
First Pfizer COVID Vaccine Shot Cuts Risk of Infection by 50 Percent: Study
The study took place in Israel, which is currently leading the world in terms of vaccinating its population.
'Alarming' COVID mutation in South African variant explained
"We fear this mutation might have an impact, and what we don't know is the extent of the impact," said researcher Penny Moore.
6.7 million COVID Vaccines Given in U.S. With 70% of Available Doses Unused
Among those who have received their first dose are nearly 700,000 high-risk people in long-term care facilities.
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Open Across England as Cases Rise
The government plans to vaccinate 15 million people by mid-February.
We Need a Dedicated COVID Vaccine Corps. Why Not an Intergenerational One?
A COVID Vaccine Corps bringing together young people and retired medics could speed vaccinations up—and bridge divides, too.
Nurse Who Got COVID After First Vaccine Dose Had 'False Sense of Security'
Maximum protection from the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine—as well as long-lasting immunity—is only reached seven or more days after the second dose.
Fauci Says Biden Will Hit Target To Vaccinate 100m People in First 100 Days
America's top infectious disease specialist and incoming chief medical advisor to the Biden administration made the assertion as the U.S. struggles with vaccine roll-out setbacks.
Over 70 Percent of U.S. COVID Vaccine Doses Remain Unused
Over 4.5 milion Americans have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as of Monday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
South Africa COVID Strain May Weaken Impact of Vaccines, Says Top Scientist
Professor Shabir Madhi, who is working on trials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, has warned that mutated strains of the COVID-19 virus might be more resistant to vaccines.
Unclear If COVID Vaccine Will Work on South African Strain: Top Scientist
If necessary, it is "perfectly possible" to tweak existing vaccines so that they are effective against the new strain, the researcher said.
Fauci Says Life May Be 'Quite Normal' by Fall With 1M Daily COVID Vaccines
"We are not where we want to be, there's no doubt about that," Fauci said.
'Disgraceful Effort': CNN Host Calls Out GOP Senators' Election Challenge
Jake Tapper said the "sedition caucus" of Republicans should remember Ulysses Grant's words ahead of the Civil War, that the parties are now only divided among "traitors and patriots."
Dr. Anthony Fauci Outlines His Top Priority for Working With Joe Biden
America's top infectious diseases expert tells Newsweek: "We can end this outbreak…we know what the end game is, we've just got to implement it."
Anthony Fauci on How Many Need to Get COVID Vaccine to See Cases Plummet
America's leading infectious diseases expert tells Newsweek it is crucial to "get the overwhelming majority" vaccinated or the country could be left in a "chronic state of a lower level of infection."
Fauci Wouldn't Be Surprised by Virus Mutations in U.S. After U.K.'s 2nd One
The infectious diseases expert said that there "doesn't seem to be any indication" that the new strains are deadlier or less responsive to the new coronavirus vaccines.
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Triggers Its First Allergic Reaction in New York City
Over 30,000 people in the city have had the Pfizer vaccine without experiencing a reaction, according to officials.
Mutation in New U.K. COVID Strain Found in Brazil Last Spring
The new strain—dubbed the "B.1.1.7 lineage"—contains more than 20 separate mutations.
COVID Vaccines Should Work Against New Strain in the U.K., Experts Say
The new variant could be up to 70 percent more transmissible than the original, although it does not appear to cause more severe disease.
Get COVID Vaccine Even If You Caught Coronavirus, Says Warp Speed Chief
"It is safe to be immunized after having been exposed to the virus," Moncef Slaoui said.
England COVID Mutation 'Out of Control' Health Secretary Says
Matt Hancock named other countries, including Australia, as places where the new strain had been found.
Nate Silver Draws Criticism for COVID Vaccine Report Interpretation
The data journalist called it "pretty embarrassing" for such public health professionals that it was "largely outsiders like" him and other journalists, who had flagged concerns with a recent report.
Bolsonaro Says COVID Vaccine Could Cause Humans to Turn Into 'Crocodiles'
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly claimed that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could result in several strange side effects, including people turning into "crocodiles" or becoming "superhuman."
Vaccinating the Prison Population Will Help Protect All of America
Slowing infections within prisons will reduce disease both inside and in the surrounding communities.