Pa. Health Department: Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine misused as first doses
Health officials called it a "structural issue" that began in early January, but was not addressed until it compounded week-over-week.
Health officials called it a "structural issue" that began in early January, but was not addressed until it compounded week-over-week.
Pfizer says lab test indicates diminished antibody response by its COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa variant
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines for Florida delayed due to winter weather
Florida has received the vast majority of the Pfizer vaccine doses, with about 136,000 already here and another 9,000 on the way. The same cannot be said for the 208,000 Moderna vaccines earmarked for Florida.
Florida has received the vast majority of the Pfizer vaccine doses, with about 136,000 already here and another 9,000 on the way. The same cannot be said for the 208,000 Moderna vaccines earmarked for Florida.
More COVID-19 vaccines headed to states
States will soon see more doses in their weekly coronavirus vaccine supply, but the rollout still faces obstacles in the form of new COVID-19 variants.
States will soon see more doses in their weekly coronavirus vaccine supply, but the rollout still faces obstacles in the form of new COVID-19 variants.
Seniors express vaccine appointment frustrations
Delayed vaccine shipments also mean continued delays with distribution and appointment confirmations in Florida. Many have contacted FOX 35 News to express their frustrations as they attempt to secure a shot.
Delayed vaccine shipments also mean continued delays with distribution and appointment confirmations in Florida. Many have contacted FOX 35 News to express their frustrations as they attempt to secure a shot.
Florida's shipment of 208K Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses delayed by bad weather
DeSantis said the “vast, vast majority” of a weekly Pfizer vaccine delivery hasn’t been delayed by bad weather across large parts of the nation, but an entire shipment of 208,000 doses from Moderna is affected by weather issues.
DeSantis said the “vast, vast majority” of a weekly Pfizer vaccine delivery hasn’t been delayed by bad weather across large parts of the nation, but an entire shipment of 208,000 doses from Moderna is affected by weather issues.
Here’s why doctors say women may want to schedule mammograms prior to getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida getting influx of COVID-19 vaccines after feds increase shipments
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
DeSantis on COVID-19 vaccine site controversy: ‘I wouldn’t be complaining’
After some Manatee County commissioners criticized the decision-making behind the state’s vaccine pop-up site in "whitest and richest" Lakewood Ranch, Gov. Ron DeSantis had one simple message: If you don’t want it, it will be given to another county.
After some Manatee County commissioners criticized the decision-making behind the state’s vaccine pop-up site in "whitest and richest" Lakewood Ranch, Gov. Ron DeSantis had one simple message: If you don’t want it, it will be given to another county.
More coronavirus vaccines coming to Florida
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
Shipments of coronavirus vaccine delayed due to weather
The winter weather gripping much of the country is stranding shipments of the coronavirus vaccine headed for Florida. UPS and FedEx have hubs in Kentucky and Tennessee. That's where the shots are sorted and shipped across the country, but both states are locked down by snow ice and frigid temperatures.
The winter weather gripping much of the country is stranding shipments of the coronavirus vaccine headed for Florida. UPS and FedEx have hubs in Kentucky and Tennessee. That's where the shots are sorted and shipped across the country, but both states are locked down by snow ice and frigid temperatures.
Publix cancels Wednesday vaccine scheduling event as winter storms impact delivery
Wednesday and Thursday appointments are said to not be impacted by the delivery delay.
Wednesday and Thursday appointments are said to not be impacted by the delivery delay.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
Orange County: More people could be eligible for vaccine in coming weeks
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says based on vaccine availability, he thinks more people may be eligible to get the shot in a week or two.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says based on vaccine availability, he thinks more people may be eligible to get the shot in a week or two.
FOX 35 helps woman get ride to coronavirus vaccine appointment
Linda Watson, 70, lives in West Orange County with no computer, no cable and no car in good condition, so FOX 35 helped her get a ride to her coronavirus vaccine appointment.
Linda Watson, 70, lives in West Orange County with no computer, no cable and no car in good condition, so FOX 35 helped her get a ride to her coronavirus vaccine appointment.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
Orange County mayor discusses vaccine expansion
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings shed some light on when the next group of residents could be rolling up their sleeves for a coronavirus vaccine.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings shed some light on when the next group of residents could be rolling up their sleeves for a coronavirus vaccine.