Month: January 2021

A top infectious disease expert said Sunday the US needs to rush giving out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before an anticipated “Category 5” hurricane-like surge in cases. This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

Dr. Tom Inglesby, Director of the Center for Health Security of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said Sunday that while COVID-19 vaccines continue to prove effective against the current variants, this might not continue to be the case if more variants emerge. This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

Tens of thousands of new patients are requesting at-home treatment as the demand for home care workers skyrockets. This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

Two sisters from New York have teamed up to help senior citizens in their community get vaccinated. This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

While many Americans continue waiting to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, at least one notorious figure already has his shot – and another could soon follow, according to reports. This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

The World Health Organization on Friday reversed its guidance on pregnant women receiving the coronavirus vaccine created by Moderna, now saying it recommends the jab for expectant persons.  This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

A rare but dangerous coronavirus-linked inflammatory syndrome that primarily affects children and teens is behind the death of a 17-year-old from South Carolina, health officials in the Palmetto State announced on Friday.  This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

Regulators authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for use in adults throughout the European Union on Friday, amid criticism the bloc is not moving fast enough to vaccinate its population. This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

Researchers in Brazil have reported cases of patients infected with two coronavirus variant strains at once, amid efforts to track the spread of emerging variants across the country. This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Avoid taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen beforehand, say experts who have expressed concerns that these over-the-counter pain relievers could possibly dull the vaccine’s effectiveness.  This article was originally posted on Fox News Health.