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VACCINE


A panel of experts answer questions about the COVID-19 booster shot during an FDA meeting

How often should Americans get their booster shot against COVID-19, and how important is the booster to you if you’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Those are questions a panel of experts set out to answer during an FDA meeting, the information will be passed on to the CDC.

Researchers Develop A Fentanyl Vaccine That May Block High

University of Houston researchers say they've created a vaccine that appears to block synthetic fentanyl from entering the brain.

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Annual #FluVaxJax campaign helps bust myths, spread word about free flu vaccine vouchers

The #FluVaxJax campaign officially launched Wednesday for the third year to rally the community together to get as many people as possible protected from a severe or life-threatening case of the flu.

Clinical trials for new ‘game changing’ Moderna COVID-19 booster begins in Jacksonville

The trials began Thursday and are expected to finish within the next few days.

The Brazilian Scientists Inventing An mRNA Vaccine — And Sharing The Recipe : Short Wave

When Moderna and Pfizer first came out with their mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, supply was limited to rich countries and they did not share the details of how to create it. That left middle income countries like Brazil in the lurch. But for Brazilian scientists Patricia Neves and Ana Paula Ano Bom, that wasn't the end. They decided to invent their own mRNA vaccine. Their story, today: Aaron talks to global health correspondent Nurith Aizenman about the effort and how it has helped launch a wider global project to revolutionize access to mRNA vaccine technology.

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Monkeypox concerns grow as virus spreads across the area

The number of cases of monkeypox is growing in the United States. As of August 1, there are more than 5,000 cases in the U.S.

No cost back-to-school immunization event begins for students entering preschool, grades K-12

The Florida Department of Health is hosting a free vaccine drive at the Clay County fairgrounds starting Monday.

Watch Live: White House briefs reporters after Biden tests positive for COVID-19

The president tweeted that he's "doing great," along with a picture of him at a desk.

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When will Novavax's vaccine be available, and how can I get it?

The Biden administration is warning states that only "limited supply" of the recently authorized vaccine will be available.

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When will Novavax's vaccine be available, and how can I get it?

The Biden administration is warning states that only "limited supply" of the recently authorized vaccine will be available.

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Health officials are making a monkeypox vaccine available to people at risk

Health officials are taking more steps to slow the spread of monkeypox. They're now making a vaccine available to more people who could be at risk.

'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid.

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Vaccines could mean only one smear test a lifetime

HPV jab is so successful that people who have it will not need screening every few years, says cancer scientist.

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Covid: Did Pfizer's boss cast doubt on his own vaccine?

Misleading posts about the Pfizer vaccine's protection against Omicron took the drug company's boss out of context.

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Covid: Matt Hancock contracts virus for second time

The former health secretary says he is self-isolating after the positive test result.

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Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs close and 1m distancing returns

New measures begin for hospitality and indoor leisure in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron in Scotland.

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Jacksonville woman who lost godmother to COVID-19 urges others to get vaccinated

One Jacksonville woman who lost her godmother last holiday season to COVID-19 complications… is now reminding others to stay safe.

As omicron variant spreads, infectious disease expert advises taking precautions

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading, and infectious disease experts say it won't be long before it's detected in the Jacksonville area.

1 in 10 Americans say the COVID-19 vaccine conflicts with their religious beliefs

A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Interfaith Youth Core shows most Americans believe too many people are using religious beliefs as a reason not to get vaccinated.

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You can get vaccinated at the Jaguars game

Jacksonville NFL Alumni is inviting fans to take advantage of on-site COVID-19 vaccinates and flu shots at TIAA Bank field before the Jaguars take on the bills.

Ascension St. Vincent’s allows unvaccinated workers to return. Where other local hospitals stand.

Ascension St. Vincent's is changing its COVID-19 vaccine policy, allowing unvaccinated employees, who were suspended, to return to work.

Vaccine power to be stripped from Surgeon General

Florida lawmakers are moving quickly to ban vaccines and mask mandates for employees and students.

Covid-19: Vaccines to be compulsory for frontline NHS staff in England

Whitehall sources tell the BBC frontline staff will have until the spring to get fully vaccinated.

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Pharmacies prepare to give COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 5 to 11

Local pharmacies will begin vaccinating young children against COVID-19 this weekend.

Here’s what to know about kids’ COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids Tuesday evening

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FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11, local pharmacies and health centers ready

28 million eligible children are one step closer to being able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has approved Pfizer's vaccine for kids 5-11.

White House lays out Pfizer vaccine plan for children as young as 5

The Pfizer vaccine for Covid-19 could receive federal approval for kids ages five to 11 years old in early November.

A simple guide for following vaccine news — and avoiding misinformation

Four ideas for a more productive conversation about vaccines.

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Covid: Is the pace of the vaccine booster rollout too slow?

Critics worry the rollout is happening too slowly in England to best protect people ahead of winter.

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Chicago Police Who Fight Vaccine Mandate Invite Chaos

The mayor is right to stand her ground against threats to reduce the force by half in the midst of escalating crime.

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Russia struggles to meet global orders for Sputnik V vaccine

Millions from Latin America to the Middle East are waiting for promised doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine due to manufacturing problems and other issues

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Gambian women's voices on COVID-19 vaccines: "We are afraid"

Oyster harvesting in Gambia is considered women’s work

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Covid: Misleading vaccine claims target children and parents

The vaccine is being offered to children aged 12 and older.

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Covid-19: End-of-furlough job cuts 'have not happened', and jabs reach Antarctica

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect African children

After years of trials, the vaccine has shown potential to save tens of thousands of children's lives.

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The biggest employers are successfully enacting vaccine mandates. Many smaller ones need help

Miller has found the vaccine is a tough sell, and nothing like the workplace flu shot campaigns she’s run in the past. The covid-19 vaccine drives a politicized wedge between those eager to take it and those who proclaim they never will, and she is forced to try to knock down insidious misinformation and assuage genuine fears without appearing too heavy-handed at the snack company based in Hanover, Penn.

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Covid: India imposes 10-day quarantine on UK nationals

The rules - due to come into force on Monday - apply even if travellers are fully vaccinated.

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Researchers Test A Vaccine To Treat Opioid Addiction

Scientists hope the vaccine will be a solution to the opioid crisis.

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Researchers Test A Vaccine To Treat Opioid Addiction

Scientists hope the vaccine will be a solution to the opioid crisis.

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CPS has tallied nearly 500 COVID-19 cases, still has no safety agreement with its teachers union; Arwady calls number ‘very low’

The mayor accused CTU of "being on the sideline and lobbing bombs from the cheap seats."

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KSHB: Doctor Encourages Pregnant Women To Get Vaccinated

Dr. Rebecca Hamel told our sister station the COVID vaccine is a "fantastic tool" to help babies fight the virus.

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More Research Shows COVID Vaccine Is Safe During Pregnancy

Doctors are urging pregnant women to get the vaccine.

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Trust Index: COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of miscarriage

Now there is even more evidence that shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe.

Animals at Jacksonville Zoo to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Some animals at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will be getting their COVID-19 vaccinations soon.

Wife of JSO lieutenant who died of COVID says husband struggled for weeks

It’s been one year since Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Chris Cunningham died from COVID-19 while on the job. At the time, vaccines were not available.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot rips police union head over Holocaust comments, vaccine mandate opposition: ‘He’s a goof’

The mayor called John Catanzara's words a “frankly offensive outburst.”

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Disney Cruise Line set to require passengers to be fully vaccinated

Disney Cruise Line on Tuesday said it's soon planning to require COVID-19 vaccinations for most passengers 12 or older who are traveling to the Bahamas.

WEWS: Will Pfizer's Vaccine Approval Shift Attitudes?

The Pfizer vaccine is the first to receive full FDA approval.

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With FDA approval, will you get the Pfizer vaccine?

Now that the Pfizer vaccine has full FDA approval, does this change your mind about getting vaccinated?

What to Know About Boosters if You Got the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Americans who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna coronavirus vaccines should get a booster shot eight months after their second vaccine dose, federal health officials said Wednesday. The boosters will be available beginning Sept. 20, if the Food and Drug Administration agrees to the plan. They will go first to health care workers, nursing home residents and older adults, who were the first to receive the initial round of vaccinations after they were authorized in December. But the recommend

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Poor, unvaccinated countries fear getting to U.N. climate summit may be ‘almost insurmountable’

Boris Johnson promised shots for delegates in need, but doses are slow to arrive.

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Children starting to participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials

The U.S. could soon hit more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases per day. That’s the latest from the National Institutes of Health.

Fans get COVID-19 shots at Jaguars scrimmage

Florida Blue nurses and Walgreens pharmacists will be administering the vaccines and answering any questions people may have.

COVID-19 vaccinations rise in Duval County as start of school inches closer

As the start of school inches closer for kids in the area, some parents are making their children get vaccinated before going back to school.

Column: A simple plan to end U.S. vaccine hesitancy: Serve the COVID vaccine deep-fried on a stick

The reason many Americans still refuse to get the free, safe and wildly effective COVID-19 vaccine: It can’t be eaten. Perhaps if we offer a vaccine in funnel-cake form.

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70% of adults in US have now had at least 1 vaccine dose

Seventy percent of adults in the U.S. have now had at least one vaccine dose, the White House announced Monday.

Q&A: What the delta variant surge means for the future of the pandemic

The Morning show sat down with Dr. Saman Soleymani with Avecina Medical Urgent Care to ask him questions about the delta variant surge, vaccines, and the future of the pandemic.

Jacksonville pediatrician answers your vaccine questions

Dr. Daniel Thimann answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

VA requiring its health care employees to get vaccinated

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all the federal agency’s health care personnel and is imposing a two-month deadline for those employees to get vaccinated.

Growing number of Republicans urge vaccinations amid delta surge

A shift in messaging among some GOP leaders comes after months of misinformation and anti-vaccine rhetoric among conservatives.

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Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia?

Thailand and Indonesia's switch to other Covid jabs has raised questions about Chinese vaccines.

bbc.co.uk

Lack of vaccine access for kids under 12 leaves parents in limbo

Children under 12 won’t be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine until mid-winter, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Epidemiologist could see mask mandates return, just not in Florida

With the Delta variant becoming the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., an epidemiologist told News4Jax on Monday there is concern that the spread of the virus is going unnoticed.

COVID Vaccine Isn't Working Well For Some Cancer Patients

Some cancer patients aren't developing antibodies against the virus.

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Experts: Fully Vaccinated Don't Need Another COVID Shot

If you’re fully vaccinated in the U.S., adding an extra COVID vaccine won’t hurt, but it may not help either.

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Changes to your menstrual cycle? Sore eyes? We asked a doctor about ‘strange’ COVID vaccine side effects

If you received your COVID-19 vaccine, you likely knew about what to expect in terms of side effects: Perhaps a mild headache, chills or body aches, a slight fever, a sore arm or maybe a bit of fatigue.

Study Says Lasting Immunity Likely From Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines

The study did not look at the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Russia mandates vaccinations for some as virus cases surge

An ambitious plan of vaccinating 30 million Russians by mid-June against the coronavirus has fallen short by a third, and the country has started to see a surge in daily new infections, with over 20,000 reported on Thursday

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Red and blue America are evolving into vulnerable and safe America

A combination of weather and vaccines have tamped down the coronavirus. But in some states — largely unvaccinated — cases are rising.

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South Africa rejects 2m J&J vaccines due to FDA decision

South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been hit by further delays as it will have to discard at least 2 million Johnson & Johnson vaccines produced in the country

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Despite highest rate of infection in NE Florida, Baker County residents hesitant on COVID-19 vaccine

Residents in Baker County say they are still hesitant on the COVID-19 vaccine and won't be taking the shot. Over 6,600 people in Baker County are already vaccinated.

CDC examines potential link between vaccines and heart inflammation in young men

Federal public health experts are set to hold an emergency meeting next week to address a possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and a rare heart condition among teens and young adults.

UF Health Jacksonville begins vaccine trials for children younger than 2

UF Health Jacksonville will begin giving children under the age of 2 years old Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, as part of the company’s clinical trials, according to Pediatric Epidemiologist Dr. Mobeen Rathore.

Second free pop-up health clinic in 76104 will come with the COVID-19 vaccine

A second free pop-up health clinic will take place in the ZIP code with the lowest life expectancy in Texas and this time, it will include the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Sinovac vaccine restores a Brazilian city to near normal

A city of 46,000 in Brazil is giving hope to millions of people taking the COVID-19 shot developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac

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India Reports 152K Daily COVID Cases, Lowest in 50 Days

The country hopes to deliver 120 million vaccine doses next month.

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117 staffers sue over Houston hospital’s vaccine mandate, say they don’t want to be ‘guinea pigs’

Houston Methodist Hospital says 99 percent of its 26,000 employees have received the shots.

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Tell us your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Got questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? We can help.

What Parents Need to Know About the Covid Vaccine For Their Kids | River City Live

Thanks to the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine, life is beginning to return to some pre-pandemic normalcy. Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 through 15. The FDA previously gave this vaccine emergency use authorization for people age 16 and older.

CDC looking into possible heart issues in some young vaccine recipients

The CDC is putting out a warning about possible heart issues arising in vaccinated teenagers. The number of cases at this point was described as relatively few by the CDC’s advisory group on immunization practices.

New U.S. COVID Cases Below 30,000

Sixty percent of adults have received at least one vaccine dose.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments to states dwindle to zero as production freeze continues

Allocations to states of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine dry up after contamination crisis at Baltimore subcontractor Emergent BioSolutions

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FDA grants COVID-19 vaccine EUA for children 12-15

Another group of Americans is now eligible to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

The Pfizer vaccine is cleared for use by teens. Here’s what Charlotte doctors advise.

After an FDA decision late Monday, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can now be used by youths ages 12 and up. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Pfizer vaccine is cleared for use by teens. Here’s what Charlotte doctors advise.

After an FDA decision late Monday, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can now be used by youths ages 12 and up. Here’s what you need to know.

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COVID-19 vaccination clinics offered to major office buildings in Chicago and around Illinois

The state and city of Chicago are partnering with building owners to make vaccination clinics available to workers in major commercial buildings in downtown Chicago and other cities across Illinois

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Community outreach continues to get the vaccine into more people

The COVID-19 Vaccine and Health Fair starts at the Master’s Touch Ministry in Northwest Jacksonville, at 9 a.m. on Soutel Drive.

Do you plan on getting your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Do you plan on getting your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Florida vaccine demand dips amid Johnson & Johnson pause

Public health officials in Florida say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine could return to federally-supported sites as early as this weekend, if a federal panel decides to resume the use of the single-dose vaccine.

Homecoming held for U.S. Navy Surgeon General in Jacksonville

A homecoming was held for U.S. Navy Surgeon General Bruce Gillingham, who visited the Gateway vaccination clinic Thursday morning.

Florida Blue helps members with rides to vaccine appointments

With the COVID-19 shot becoming widely available throughout the state, Floridians can now get rides to and from their vaccine appointments if they’re covered by Florida Blue.

Flagler County offers Pfizer vaccine to Floridians age 16 & up

Floridians ages 16 and up can now sign up for a one-time opportunity to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Flagler County, the county announced Thursday.

FEMA officials: J&J production issues won’t hamper vaccination efforts at sites

State officials have not confirmed whether a failed batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccines is the reason behind the state receiving fewer doses.

Appointments available for vaccination events in Liberty, Camden counties

The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Coastal Health District will provide the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at vaccination events this month in Liberty and Camden counties.

Where 16-, 17-year-olds can get COVID-19 shots in Jacksonville

Starting Monday, Floridians ages 16 and 17 will be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which is the only vaccine authorized for those under 18.

COVID-19 vaccine shots offered at Clay County Fair

The Clay County Fair has more to offer than just rides, food and shows.

Pfizer: Vaccine effective up to 6 months later

Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.

Jacksonville residents flock to pop-up vaccine site for single-dose shots

There was a common theme among people lined up Thursday outside the Brentwood Library, which hosted a pop-up clinic to give out doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Are Covid vaccine passports really viable?

Jacksonville, Fla. – Airlines and others in the travel industry are throwing support behind vaccine passports hoping to boost pandemic-depressed travel. “Any program that differentiates between people that are vaccinated versus people that are not is only as fair as vaccine distribution itself. “The World Health Organization did release some guidance, but they can’t actually mandate compliance especially for private companies,” Asi said. It could begin a vaccine passport program by May, but Asi said the state might not need one by then. “And my hope is that we’ll have reached herd immunity by that time so these passports will be obsolete anyway.”

Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?

Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine? The concern about painkillers is that they might curb the very immune system response that a vaccine aims to spur. AdThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidance to recommend against painkillers before a COVID-19 shot. Read more here:What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant? How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?

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