Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, Aug. 15, 2021 Kevin Rosengren stared at the piece of paper in disbelief. No antibodies. The 46-year-old resident of Richmond, Virginia, received theone-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine in March. He was confident in the vaccine’s effectiveness …
5 Things You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents 12 through 17
Staff Writer, FDA, Aug. 13, 2021 From babies to teenagers, people need vaccines throughout childhood to provide them with immunity from potentially dangerous infectious diseases. If individuals choose not to vaccinate themselves or their children, some diseases that are now …
Tennessee gov’s office debunks COVID misinfo as cases surge
Jonathan Mattise, AP News, Aug. 13, 2021 The Tennessee governor’s office is pushing back on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation that goes as far as claiming cows are being vaccinated to inoculate unwitting people who eat meat. The confusion over an assortment …
Why we’re requiring COVID-19 vaccination for some employees
John Hawbacker, BCBST, Aug. 13, 2021 KEY TAKEAWAYS We are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for around 800 employees who have regular, in-person contact with members, employer group customers, health care providers and community members, as well as our executive team. Our …
Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up
Ashley Lopez, NPR, Aug. 11, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is doubling down on its recommendation that people who are pregnant get the COVID-19 vaccine following new data underscoring its safety and effectiveness throughout pregnancy. This recommendation …