Tiffany Chance has worked as a certified nursing assistant since 2005. As an African-American woman in her mid-thirties, Chance typifies the demographics of her profession: most C.N.A.s are young, over a third are Black, ninety per cent are women. She was born and raised in Ohio, and for years worked […]
Vaccine
‘I was so shocked:’ Health care worker denied Moderna vaccine because county says it will not give it to pregnant or breastfeeding moms
Kate Raess read the studies, talked to her obstetrician and consulted with her pediatrician. © John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune/Chicago Tribune/TNS After Kate Raess was denied a COVID-19 vaccine because she is breastfeeding, she said she wonders about other breastfeeding and pregnant women. After months of consideration, the Illinois […]
Some Health-Care Workers Are Still Saying No to a Covid-19 Vaccine
Officials from Ohio said recently that 60% of nursing-home staff so far haven’t elected to take the vaccine. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this month that state officials expect 30% of health-care workers offered the vaccine will ultimately turn it down. Two-thirds of the staff at a Florida […]
FDA Releases New Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine Approval
The FDA released guidelines of what’s required for emergency authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine. The stricter guidance makes it unlikely that a vaccine could be approved — even for emergency use — before Election Day on Nov. 3, something President Trump has been pushing for. The White House had blocked […]
The Toll of Reaching Herd Immunity Without a COVID-19 Vaccine
Share on PinterestExperts say it would take a long time to reach herd immunity against COVID-19 without a vaccine. AJ Watt/Getty Images Experts say it is unlikely the United States can achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 without a vaccine. They note that viruses such as smallpox and measles weren’t contained […]
Vaccine Red Flags That Could Alarm Experts as Trials Reach Final Stage
Share on PinterestCOVID-19 vaccine trials have reached the final stage before they could be approved for use. WANG ZHAO/AFP / Getty Images As President Donald Trump pushes for a COVID-19 vaccine by Election Day, health experts are keeping an eye on the integrity of the vaccine approval process. The appearance […]
Could Schools Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine?
A group of experts outlined several criteria that could be used to decide if a COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for children. Several COVID-19 vaccines are in late-stage clinical trials, but so far none have been approved in the United States for widespread public use or even emergency use. Experts say […]
Who Will Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Share on PinterestMultiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates are in phase 3 trials right now. Getty Images The CDC oversees the vaccine distribution process, as it’s the organization providing guidance to states and will be responsible for shipping out the vaccines. States will then partner with their local health departments and refer […]
It’s a Good Sign a COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Was Paused. Here’s Why
Share on PinterestAstraZeneca is currently in phase 3 trials for its COVID-19 vaccine. Getty Images Drugmaker AstraZeneca halted its global COVID-19 vaccine trial over a suspected adverse reaction, but experts say this type of pause is “not uncommon.” According to reports, a trial participant developed symptoms associated with a condition […]
9 Pharma Companies Promise COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Open Letter
Share on PinterestA safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine could help healthcare workers on the pandemic’s front lines. Getty Images Nine vaccine makers released a joint pledge to listen to the science in their development of COVID-19 vaccines. The companies that signed the pledge include AstraZeneca, BioNTech, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, […]