Moderna, Johnson & Johnsons to Offer Booster Shots; What Should We Know About These COVID-19 Vaccines?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.20.2021 04:27 AM

An advisory to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted last week, authorization of a booster jab, a third dose that is, of mRNA vaccine of Moderna, and second for Johnson & Johnson's.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines and Severe Side Effects Not Linked, Collaborative Study Shows

10.08.2021 03:07 AM

Ongoing research in over 6 million Americans shows no conclusive evidence of significant side effects from mRNA COVID-19 vaccines like Moderna and Pfizer.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Makes Better Immune Response, Study Says

09.18.2021 22:38 PM

After clinical trial participants were completely vaccinated, the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine produced significant immunological and antibody responses for at least six months.

Japan Suspends Over 1.6 Million Moderna Vaccines Due to Particulate Matter Contamination

08.26.2021 10:59 AM

Jpan recently announced the supension of Moderna vaccine rollout throughout the country due to a reported particulate matter contamination in the vials.

COVID-19 Vaccine: What’s the Difference Between FDA’s Full Approval and EUA of Pfizer, Other Inoculations?

08.24.2021 05:10 AM

There is a difference between full approval and emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine. They are granted by the US Food and Drug Administration to ensure safety and efficacy.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreads Fast; More Travelers From Abroad Want Another Vaccine Booster Shot in the US

08.17.2021 04:08 AM

More and more travelers have been having or at least planning to get another shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in fear of getting infected by the fast-spreading COVID-19 Delta variant.

COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Release Recommendations for Immunocompromised People Considering a Booster Shot

08.14.2021 22:12 PM

The CDC recommends that those who have a weakened immune system or are immunocompromised should get a booster shot for protection against COVID-19.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Rate of 93 Percent Recorded in 6 Months; Suggests Booster Shots Against Delta Variant

08.06.2021 00:35 AM

The pharmaceutical company Moderna recently produced a press release that includes the efficacy report of their COVID-19 vaccines over the past 6 months.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Less Effective Against Delta Variant With Only 33% Efficacy Rate

07.21.2021 04:25 AM

A study claims that one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is less effective against the Indian Delta variant compared to other vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Almost 280,000 Lives Saved, Over a Million Hospitalizations Preempted in the US

07.09.2021 01:17 AM

New estimates from researchers recently showed that COVID-19 vaccines were able to save hundreds of thousands of lives and preempted over a million hospital admissions in the United States.

FDA Issues Warning For Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Over Rare Heart Inflammation

06.28.2021 04:30 AM

The US drug regulator adds a warning to the literature accompanying Moderna and Pfizer, noting a rare risk of heart inflammation after its use.

Vaccines for COVID-19 Effective with Cancer Patients, New Study Shows

05.28.2021 23:27 PM

Almost 90 percent of the cancer patients had tested positive with the coronavirus antibodies after they were given shots of Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine. In just a span of two weeks, those who obtained the second dose are proven to receive the vaccine well.

How Much Protection and Efficacy Rate Do You Get From First Dose of Vaccine?

05.25.2021 05:45 AM

The protection rate of the vaccines against COVID-19 kicks in after the first dose. Here is the recent data from the efficacy rate of authorized vaccine variants.

Vaccinated People Not Required to Wear a Mask, CDC New Mandate Confirms

05.15.2021 01:28 AM

A recent study by the CDC confirms that fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask. This lifts the mask mandate and further proves the effectiveness of vaccines, specifically from Pfizer and Moderna.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer Effective Against New India Variant, Research Finds

05.12.2021 21:34 PM

A new study recently found that the two current COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are effective against the new India variant.

Indian COVID-19 Variant Now in 44 Countries; Scientists Hope Vaccines Works on New Strain

05.12.2021 05:10 AM

The WHO said the new Indian COVID-19 variant responsible for the fast acceleration of explosive outbreaks in India has been detected in dozens of countries worldwide.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: Its Less Cooling Requirement Makes Pfizer’s Biggest Weakness

05.03.2021 06:30 AM

Pfizer-BioNTech's Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports, has one big weakness and that's the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA-1273, specifically its less cooling requirement.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: CDC Recommends Resumption of Use After Investigating Rare Blood Clotting Incidents

04.23.2021 23:57 PM

The CDC has recommended resumption of the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States after the stoppage of immunizations to investigate reports of rare blood clots.

Fake Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Discovered in Mexico, Poland: Criminals’ Latest Attempt to Exploit Global Vaccination Campaign

04.22.2021 02:40 AM

Drug manufacturer, Pfizer Inc. said it has discovered the first confirmed cases of fake versions of COVID-19 vaccines it developed with BioNTech SE in Mexico and Poland.

Can Mosquitoes Be Used to Vaccinate People With COVID-19 Vaccine?

04.16.2021 01:40 AM

11 years ago, a team of Japanese researchers genetically engineered mosquitoes that, instead of spreading disease, spread vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine for 12-to-15-Year-Olds: Pfizer Seeks FDA Approval

04.09.2021 23:10 PM

Pfizer has asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine to expand its use in individuals aged 12 to 15 in the United States.