Moderna says it has no plans to share COVID-19 vaccine formula
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
‘The evidence is overwhelming’: NIH director pleads with evangelicals* to get vaccinated *
NIH Director Francis Collins said that the millions of religious Americans who are choosing to not get the COVID-19 vaccine because of their faith is creating a “truly heartbreaking” scenario.
Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
FDA says Moderna vaccine's benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
Multiple hospitals denying organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
COVID-19 vaccine linked to reduction in US senior deaths, HHS says
The results of COVID-19 vaccination were associated with an estimated reduction of more than 265,000 COVID-19 infections and nearly 39,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be waning over time, survey suggests
A recent survey showed some people who were reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine last year have recently changed their minds about getting the shot.
Washington woman dies of 'rare' blood clot after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Kaiser Permanente suspends 2,200 of its employees nationwide over vaccine mandate
Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.
Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months
A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.
Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Southwest Airlines requiring all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.