Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: Health Officials Call for Vaccination Pause Due to Rare Blood Clot Occurrences

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.13.2021 21:41 PM

The FDA and CDC recently called for a pause in the use of the Jonson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine after receiving reports of 6 cases of a rare and severe type of blood clotting.

Blood Clots: How to Spot One, What To Do About It

04.08.2021 06:20 AM

Blood clots although extremely rare are one of the side effects of some COVID-19 vaccines. Learning its warning signs could make a huge difference in saving one's life.

‘Double Mutant’ COVID-19 Variant Detected in California: Should We Worry?

04.06.2021 21:27 PM

A new coronavirus variant known as the Double Mutant COVID-19 variant has recently been detected in California by Stanford University scientists.

Russia Creates COVID-19 Vaccine For Pets; How Effective Is It?

04.02.2021 23:12 PM

Russia announced Wednesday it registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals.

Zero New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Recorded in Navajo Nation: Here’s What They Did

03.31.2021 01:12 AM

The Navajo Nation reported early this week that it has zero new COVID-19 cases and deaths in the past 24 hours due to the rollout of an aggressive vaccination campaign.

CDC Adds Three New Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine; Are These Harmful?

03.08.2021 01:27 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of COVID-19 vaccine side effects, adding three conditions that may occur following the jab.

Should I Delay Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot? Here's What Experts Say

02.23.2021 21:18 PM

Coronavirus vaccines involving two shots may not cover you until a week or two after the second dose. Here's what happens if you miss or postpone the second jab.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: Here's What To Do

02.06.2021 21:41 PM

Got a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how to treat the side effects, including pain, swelling, and more!

30 Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents in Norway: Here’s What Possibly Caused Such Occurrences

01.19.2021 01:03 AM

30 incidents of deaths among nursing home residents in Norway were not necessarily because of the Pfizer vaccine. Experts say it could be due to ancient age, and they're frail.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine, Production Possibly Delayed

01.18.2021 10:46 AM

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been reported as safe and effective prevention of the virus.

Is it Safe to Mix COVID-19 Vaccines from Different Makers?

01.13.2021 22:14 PM

Experts say every effort should be made to give patients the same vaccine, although where this is impossible, it is better to administer a second dose of another vaccine than none at all.

Over 22 Million in China on Lockdown as the Country Faces New Outbreaks

01.13.2021 20:03 PM

A total of over 22 million people have been mandated to stay inside their homes when the central government of China placed Wuhan under lockdown, a move then seen as unusual.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Should People With an Autoimmune Disease Get a Shot?

01.13.2021 03:50 AM

Many people who decide to get a vaccine as protection from COVID-19 can now back their decision with data containing clinical trial, which has demonstrated vaccines' safety and effectiveness.

COVID-19 Vaccine's Second Dose May Cause Side Effects

01.10.2021 23:11 PM

The health care workers to receive the coronavirus vaccine are having their second doses. The vaccine's second dose is more likely to cause side effects.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Efficacy in Newly Detected UK and South Africa Variants

01.09.2021 01:10 AM

An early study shows that the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer works against a key mutation detected in variants of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, which are spreading faster compared to the original strain.

Scientists Share Important Information About the Quickly Spreading Coronavirus Variant in the UK

12.21.2020 06:00 AM

NBC News reported that several European nations had banned flights from the UK over concerns regarding a new coronavirus variant that forced millions in Britain to cancel their plans for Christmas.

Meet the Ten People Who Played Important Roles In Science In 2020

12.17.2020 10:00 AM

Here are the top ten people who helped shape science this 2020. From the Arctic voyager to an outstanding politician, and to a vaccine developer.

COVID-19 Vaccines Are On Its Way to the US: Here's What You Need To Know

12.14.2020 06:00 AM

The US FDA has finally issued emergency authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed in the country. Here are the important things that you should know.

Do's and Don'ts After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

12.11.2020 06:00 AM

So you have received the vaccine, do you know what to do next? Or perhaps what not to do to help curb the number of infections?

Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended by FDA Advisory Committee

12.10.2020 20:07 PM

On Thursday, the FDA Vaccines Committee recommended the approval for the emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, which would generate a massive distribution initiative.

Even With Vaccines People Still Need to Wear Face Masks

12.09.2020 08:00 AM

Vaccines may protect people from getting the virus, but experts claim that people should continue wearing face masks.