FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
Mexico becomes 4th country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring
A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.
A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.
White House presses FDA chief to grant COVID-19 vaccine approval Friday or face possible firing
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Milwaukee VA 1 of 37 sites to get 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Milwaukee VA announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Milwaukee VA announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
CVS hiring hundreds in Wisconsin for vaccine distribution
CVS is calling on the community to join the thousands of health care professionals preparing to distribute vaccines.
CVS is calling on the community to join the thousands of health care professionals preparing to distribute vaccines.
FDA advisory panel endorses Pfizer's vaccine for widespread use
A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday.
A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
COVID-19 vaccine: UW Health expert urges trust in FDA's process
Staff at UW Health are already preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine, practicing vaccinations this week in anticipation of FDA emergency use authorization.
Staff at UW Health are already preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine, practicing vaccinations this week in anticipation of FDA emergency use authorization.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
Wisconsin could play key role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Once allowed, Pfizer plans to ship vaccines largely from two hubs -- one in Pleasant Prairie, one in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Once allowed, Pfizer plans to ship vaccines largely from two hubs -- one in Pleasant Prairie, one in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.
Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.