About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
Seton Catholic Schools kids' vaccine clinics in Milwaukee
Trending in the wrong direction, Milwaukee’s mayor says COVID-19 case numbers have jumped significantly in the city since last week. He and other health experts are urging mitigation efforts as 22 area schools have now begun giving vaccines to the newly eligible population of kids 5-11.
Trending in the wrong direction, Milwaukee’s mayor says COVID-19 case numbers have jumped significantly in the city since last week. He and other health experts are urging mitigation efforts as 22 area schools have now begun giving vaccines to the newly eligible population of kids 5-11.
UW Health kids' COVID Moderna vaccine trial
Twin boys, 4-year-old Sam and Theo, are participating in a nationwide coronavirus vaccine trial as Moderna seeks vaccine approval for kids between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old.
Twin boys, 4-year-old Sam and Theo, are participating in a nationwide coronavirus vaccine trial as Moderna seeks vaccine approval for kids between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old.
MPS COVID kids' vaccine clinics
Milwaukee Public Schools is partnering with the Milwaukee Health Department to make it easier for your child to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now that the shot is available for kids 5 to 11, MPS is opening up vaccine clinics around the city.
Milwaukee Public Schools is partnering with the Milwaukee Health Department to make it easier for your child to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now that the shot is available for kids 5 to 11, MPS is opening up vaccine clinics around the city.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
COVID vaccine for kids: Pharmacies begin giving doses
As school districts and health providers start their process Monday, Nov. 8, local pharmacies got COVID-19 vaccines in kids' arms already on Sunday.
As school districts and health providers start their process Monday, Nov. 8, local pharmacies got COVID-19 vaccines in kids' arms already on Sunday.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Federal appeals court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”
Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”
Prevea Health drops Aaron Rodgers partnership
Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways effective immediately, the health care organization said Saturday.
Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways effective immediately, the health care organization said Saturday.
COVID vaccine mandate: Wisconsin businesses take action
Millions of U.S. workers now have a deadline to get the COVID-19 vaccine – a federal rule impacting any business with 100 or more employees.
Millions of U.S. workers now have a deadline to get the COVID-19 vaccine – a federal rule impacting any business with 100 or more employees.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Milwaukee COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11
The Milwaukee Health Department announced the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 is now available at city health centers – no appointment necessary.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 is now available at city health centers – no appointment necessary.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Fed dialing back COVID-19 economic aid amid high inflation
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.