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 …
All Tennessee counties now providing walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Joey Gill, WKRN, April 27, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In a news conference Tuesday, Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey announced that all health departments in Tennessee will begin providing walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Appointments will still …