Amanda Haskew, BCBST News Center, May 6, 2021 As COVID-19 vaccinations continue across Tennessee, local health departments and organizations have sought registered nurses to help. BlueCross has more than 950 nurses on staff to support our members, and when the …
COVID-19 vaccine will likely be approved for 12-15-year-olds soon in Tennessee
Alexandra Koehn, News Channel 5, May 4, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — In a couple of weeks, children ages 12-15 will likely be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine pending emergency use authorization. Thousands of kids are getting vaccinated in …
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
Zeke Miller and Jonathan Lemire, AP News, May 3, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official …
Q&A with Dr. Fauci answers Tennesseans’ COVID vaccine questions about fertility, allergy
Corinne Kennedy, Commercial Appeal, April 30, 2021 White House medical advisors Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Cameron Webb spoke with The Commercial Appeal Friday to answer questions from Tennesseans about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations. The doctors said …
CDC says vaccine guidance for pregnant people has not changed despite director’s comments
Kate Smith, CBS News, April 27, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention walked back a statement its director made on Friday about the agency’s recommendation surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, clarifying that the agency’s guidance has not changed. Speaking at …