Medical College of Wisconsin experts combat 'vaccine hesitancy'

Medical College of Wisconsin experts worry mistrust could be a roadblock, while others are focused on making sure there's equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vatican says its 'morally acceptable' to get coronavirus vaccines using abortion cell lines

After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."

Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots

Developers of the Russian coronavirus vaccine announced an agreement with AstraZeneca to test a combination of the British drugmaker's COVID-19 shots and a component of the vaccine created in Moscow.

Wisconsin to receive 1st shipment of Moderna vaccine this week

The Department of Health Services announced Wisconsin is expecting shipments of the Moderna vaccine to begin arriving at hospitals and clinics this week.

FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway

The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.

President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.

People over 75, essential workers next in line for vaccine

An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

Coronavirus mutation not vaccine-resistant, current, future surgeon generals believe

News of a more virulent strain of COVID-19 found in the U.K. has unsettled world leaders and citizens alike, seeming to arise just as global distribution of vaccines is underway.

Surgeon general nominee gives his timeline for public vaccinations

Dr. Vivek Murthy cautioned that the Trump administration's timeline, which would see public access to the vaccine as early as April 2021, is possible but requires everything to go right. 

Children's Wisconsin staff gets 1st wave of COVID vaccine

Health care professionals say it will help them keep children safe -- especially since children are not able to receive the vaccine themselves.

CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance

The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."

Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments

The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets COVID-19 vaccine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.