'All 3 are excellent:' 1,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines administered in San Francisco
Medical experts, however, have said Johnson & Johnson was more than 80% effective in severe cases and nearly 100% effective in preventing death or hospitalization.
Medical experts, however, have said Johnson & Johnson was more than 80% effective in severe cases and nearly 100% effective in preventing death or hospitalization.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine hesitancy could slow COVID fight
As vaccine supply begins to open up, doubts about one particular vaccine threatens to slow things down.
As vaccine supply begins to open up, doubts about one particular vaccine threatens to slow things down.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine-strapped Santa Clara County canceling appointments for Kaiser Permanente members
California recently changed its vaccine distribution process, and vaccines for Kaiser members have been sent directly to the healthcare provider.
California recently changed its vaccine distribution process, and vaccines for Kaiser members have been sent directly to the healthcare provider.
California leaders look to reopening, push one-shot vaccine
California officials pushed the safety and efficacy of the new one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Thursday as the state looks ahead to drastically loosening restrictions that have altered life in the nation's most populous state.
California officials pushed the safety and efficacy of the new one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Thursday as the state looks ahead to drastically loosening restrictions that have altered life in the nation's most populous state.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Letters warning of vaccine underdosing go to wrong Oakland residents, raising more concerns
An unknown number of people who got vaccinated at Eastmont Mall in Oakland say they got a letter that they were underdosed. But it appears as though the letter was sent by mistake.
An unknown number of people who got vaccinated at Eastmont Mall in Oakland say they got a letter that they were underdosed. But it appears as though the letter was sent by mistake.
It's likely California vaccine shortage will turn to surplus this summer
As Californians continue to wait for appointments, it's likely vaccine shortage will turn to surplus this summer.
As Californians continue to wait for appointments, it's likely vaccine shortage will turn to surplus this summer.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
Calls for vaccination sites in Tenderloin, Treasure Island
Community leaders want health officials in San Francisco to open vaccination sites in the Tenderloin and Treasure Island, saying those neighborhoods are among the lowest on California's Healthy Places Index.
Community leaders want health officials in San Francisco to open vaccination sites in the Tenderloin and Treasure Island, saying those neighborhoods are among the lowest on California's Healthy Places Index.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Santa Clara County opts out of state vaccine program
A lack of trust over who's in charge of the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution is leading to more trouble for embattled California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The majority of counties have not yet signed up for his state-run 'My Turn' vaccination plan.
A lack of trust over who's in charge of the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution is leading to more trouble for embattled California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The majority of counties have not yet signed up for his state-run 'My Turn' vaccination plan.
Scooter company offering free rides to Oakland vaccine appointments
Getting everyone in the Bay Area vaccinated will take a collaborative effort, especially in making the doses more accessible.
Getting everyone in the Bay Area vaccinated will take a collaborative effort, especially in making the doses more accessible.
California looking for vaccine volunteers; 'payment' could be inoculation
The state is looking for both medical and general support teams. A shift earns volunteers the possibility that they'll get vaccinated, too.
The state is looking for both medical and general support teams. A shift earns volunteers the possibility that they'll get vaccinated, too.