Vaccinating the Hispanic community
About 4.5 million people in Florida have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far. However, only a fraction of those numbers include Hispanics. Data shows about half-a-million Hispanics have actually been vaccinated.
About 4.5 million people in Florida have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far. However, only a fraction of those numbers include Hispanics. Data shows about half-a-million Hispanics have actually been vaccinated.
After getting the COVID-19 vaccine, what can you safely do?
A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose of vaccine.
A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose of vaccine.
President Biden’s 100M vaccinated goal to be reached Friday
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
Publix reaches 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Orlando FEMA site out of J&J vaccine, only offering Pfizer
Florida Gov. Ron Desantis is warning that there will be no Johnson & Johnson vaccine coming to Florida for the next two or three weeks.
Florida Gov. Ron Desantis is warning that there will be no Johnson & Johnson vaccine coming to Florida for the next two or three weeks.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine supply could slow
Nearly 4.5 million people across Florida have now been at least partially vaccinated for COVID-19 and that includes 76,000 people who have received the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. But there are new concerns that the one-shot wonder may not be available again in Florida for a while.
Nearly 4.5 million people across Florida have now been at least partially vaccinated for COVID-19 and that includes 76,000 people who have received the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. But there are new concerns that the one-shot wonder may not be available again in Florida for a while.
Publix COVID-19 vaccine portal reopens Wednesday
Those who book on Wednesday will be assigned the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Those who book on Wednesday will be assigned the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Doctors say vaccinated pregnant woman passed antibodies to baby
The study shows vaccinated pregnant women may pass some immunity to their child.
The study shows vaccinated pregnant women may pass some immunity to their child.
'I'm not throwing away my shot': Doctors use 'Hamilton' inspiration to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pediatric coronavirus vaccine study under way
Coronavirus vaccination efforts are now focusing on the youngest Americans as Moderna takes another step toward getting children vaccinated.
Coronavirus vaccination efforts are now focusing on the youngest Americans as Moderna takes another step toward getting children vaccinated.
Demings: All police, fire, corrections staff of any age now eligible for vaccine
Not only is vaccine eligibility expanding in Florida to those 60 and older, but Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or correctional staff member who wants the vaccine can get one, regardless of age.
Not only is vaccine eligibility expanding in Florida to those 60 and older, but Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said any law enforcement officer, firefighter, or correctional staff member who wants the vaccine can get one, regardless of age.
Sweden is latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Florida expands vaccine eligibility to those 60 and up
This change marks an expansion beyond the prior restriction, which limits the shots to people age 65 and over.
This change marks an expansion beyond the prior restriction, which limits the shots to people age 65 and over.
AdventHealth, Orange County distributing vaccines to senior March 19
AdventHealth and Orange County are announcing another COVID-19 vaccine opportunity for Central Florida seniors.
AdventHealth and Orange County are announcing another COVID-19 vaccine opportunity for Central Florida seniors.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Moderna begins testing 'next generation' COVID-19 vaccine with potential refrigeration storage
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
Seminole County: Vaccine eligibility expands but more vaccine is needed to keep up
With the Johnson & Johnson vaccine finally authorized for use, Seminole County hopes it will be able to vaccinate 10,000 to 11,000 people this week, which is much more than the county has been able to do in previous weeks.
With the Johnson & Johnson vaccine finally authorized for use, Seminole County hopes it will be able to vaccinate 10,000 to 11,000 people this week, which is much more than the county has been able to do in previous weeks.
Publix reopens COVID-19 vaccine portal as new age eligibility group takes effect
Eligible residents can book their appointment at publix.com/covidvaccine.
Eligible residents can book their appointment at publix.com/covidvaccine.