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Shots - Health News
A pharmacist administers a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to a worker at a processing plant in Arkansas City, Kan., on March 5. Researchers are concerned that vaccination rates in some rural communities may not keep up with urban rates.
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Lagging Vaccination Rates Among Rural Seniors Hint At Brewing Rural-Urban Divide

Apr 20, 2021
As adults of all ages get access to the COVID-19 vaccines, health researchers worry that the trend could worsen.
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Post Vaccine Happy Dance: Not Just Showing Off

Apr 17, 2021
People are using social media to proclaim joy at getting a jab. And that's not just boasting. Even in a world of vaccine inequity, these celebratory tweets and videos carry a vital message.
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A scientist works on COVID-19 samples to find variations of the virus at the Croix-Rousse Hospital laboratory in Lyon, France, in January.
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Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So Far

Apr 09, 2021
One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."
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The Ethics Behind Vaccinating Children For COVID-19

Apr 08, 2021

Pfizer announced last week that its COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in kids ages 12 through 15.

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Nearly a third of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine so far, but researchers warn that vaccine refusal may keep the country from reaching herd immunity.
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Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn

Apr 07, 2021
One in four Americans say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point.
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A new study finds that COVID-19 vaccines produce effective levels of antibodies in pregnant and breastfeeding women. They may benefit babies as well.
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Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe During Pregnancy And May Protect Baby, Too

Apr 02, 2021
Not only does the new research show the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are effective at protecting pregnant people, it also found that antibodies were present in umbilical cord blood and breast milk.
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Some immunocompromised people are wondering whether or when to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Immunocompromised And Concerned About The Vaccine? Here's What You Need To Know

Mar 29, 2021
The three currently authorized vaccines are all safe for people with suppressed immune systems, scientists say. How effective they will be may depend on your treatment plan and when you get the shot.
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As the speed of COVID vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste.
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Accidentally Trashed, Thawed Or Expired: Reports Of COVID Vaccine 'Spoilage' Grow

Mar 04, 2021
As the pace of vaccination picks up, so do reports of spoiled doses. In Tennessee, close to 5,000 doses have been lost, prompting more oversight from state and federal officials.
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