Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from the Eastern region died within hours of receiving the coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from the Eastern region died within hours of receiving the coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
Officials suggest delaying vaccine’s 2nd dose to get 1st doses to as many as possible
As coronavirus vaccine supply problems continue to plague the state, some local officials are suggesting delaying the second dose of the vaccine to improve distribution efforts.
As coronavirus vaccine supply problems continue to plague the state, some local officials are suggesting delaying the second dose of the vaccine to improve distribution efforts.
Santa Clara County making it easier for seniors to get vaccinated
Beginning on Thursday, seniors who want to sign-up to get their shots can do so at any provider in the county.
Beginning on Thursday, seniors who want to sign-up to get their shots can do so at any provider in the county.
Mass vaccination site opens Friday at San Francisco's Moscone Center
San Francisco's latest mass vaccination site at the Moscone Center is set to open Friday, but the problem of a lack in supply of doses persists.
San Francisco's latest mass vaccination site at the Moscone Center is set to open Friday, but the problem of a lack in supply of doses persists.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
This COVID-19 vaccine side effect could be confused for breast cancer, doctor warns
Dr. Holly Marshall, a breast radiologist with University Hospitals in Cleveland, said that some of her patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have experienced axillary adenopathy, also known as swollen lymph nodes.
Dr. Holly Marshall, a breast radiologist with University Hospitals in Cleveland, said that some of her patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have experienced axillary adenopathy, also known as swollen lymph nodes.
More mass vaccination sites opening around Bay Area
The Moscone Center is to open for appointments on Friday, and when it does, it will be the city's largest mass vaccination site. San Francisco already has two others; one in the Bayview, the other at City College.
The Moscone Center is to open for appointments on Friday, and when it does, it will be the city's largest mass vaccination site. San Francisco already has two others; one in the Bayview, the other at City College.
Vaccination clinics in Napa County suspended due to supply shortage
Napa has becomes the latest Bay Area county forced to suspend vaccination clinics due to shortages. Second doses will be the priority until supplies improve, frustrating the public and elected leaders.
Napa has becomes the latest Bay Area county forced to suspend vaccination clinics due to shortages. Second doses will be the priority until supplies improve, frustrating the public and elected leaders.
Mass vaccination sites coming to Oakland Coliseum and LA
Preparations and buildout of these two locations are now underway and the sites are expected to be open to eligible members of the public beginning Feb. 16.
Preparations and buildout of these two locations are now underway and the sites are expected to be open to eligible members of the public beginning Feb. 16.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.
California has few specifics on state vaccination system; rollout has been bumpy and chaotic
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Vaccine at pharmacies announcement a glimmer of hope in combatting COVID variants
The White House press secretary made the announcement Tuesday that deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies will begin next Thursday.
The White House press secretary made the announcement Tuesday that deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies will begin next Thursday.
COVID vaccine still in short supply across CA as COVID surge recedes
At a mass vaccination site in the parking lot of San Francisco City College, only 500 people received their vaccine shots. But the city had hoped to administer at least 3,000 shots a day.
At a mass vaccination site in the parking lot of San Francisco City College, only 500 people received their vaccine shots. But the city had hoped to administer at least 3,000 shots a day.
Significant amount of nursing home staff are refusing to get vaccinated, CDC data shows
Researchers with the CDC looked at more than 11,00 skilled nursing facilities that held at least one vaccination clinic between mid-December and mid-January, finding that nearly 78% of residents at these facilities received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Researchers with the CDC looked at more than 11,00 skilled nursing facilities that held at least one vaccination clinic between mid-December and mid-January, finding that nearly 78% of residents at these facilities received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
Sonoma County apologizes for COVID vaccination mistakes
People too young were vaccinated in error, and now as many as 9,000 future appointments have been canceled.
People too young were vaccinated in error, and now as many as 9,000 future appointments have been canceled.
San Francisco opens neighborhood COVID vaccination site in Mission District
San Francisco unveiled a new COVID-19 vaccination site in the Mission District on Monday as part of a joint effort to secure equitable access to the vaccine in hard-hit neighborhoods.
San Francisco unveiled a new COVID-19 vaccination site in the Mission District on Monday as part of a joint effort to secure equitable access to the vaccine in hard-hit neighborhoods.