vaccine

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis:

COVID-19 never left

The head of public health services at the Ministry of Health commented on the 'return' of COVID-19, saying, 'The disease never left us, although morbidity levels are low due to the vaccine.'

CDC recommends:

Updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older

Head of CDC signs off on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding updated COVID-19 shots.

Moderna's booster performs well against new variant

Moderna says its updated fall COVID-19 booster performed well against BA.2.86 variant.

This Israeli discovery could lead to vaccine against skin cancer

Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Hospital discover how melanoma changes its environment to support metastasis.

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers on May 11

White House announces May 11 end to COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers to the United States and for government employees.

New COVID vaccine guidelines:

FDA recommends just a single bivalent shot

Meanwhile, recent studies show bivalent shots no better than original.

Vaccine committee recommends:

Annual vaccination against COVID-19

Committee recommends that the Ministry of Health prepare for a COVID-19 vaccination campaign every year in the fall months.

COVID vaccines:

New study shows repeat boosters harm T-cell response

"Extended vaccination overturned protective immune memories by promoting adaptive immune tolerance."

EU drug regulator:

No signal of link between Pfizer COVID shot and stroke

The statement comes after the FDA and CDC said the Pfizer shot could possibly be linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults.

CDC & FDA: Possible link between Pfizer shot and strokes

CDC and FDA emphasize that results unlikely to represent a true clinical risks, and continue to recommend the vaccine

Pentagon rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The annual defense policy bill gave the Defense Department 30 days to pull the mandate, which was first put in place in August 2021.

Former Senior Researcher

'It was a mistake to take the COVID vaccine'

'Pfizer vaccine is neither safe nor effective,' says ex-head of Israel Institute for Biological Research, drawing rebuttal from Health Min.

'Some of the COVID vaccine's negative side effects go unnoticed'

'Bleeding, muscle and neurological problems.' Health Ministry study reveals vaccine can cause long-term side effects, says MIT professor.

Pfizer, BioNTech file countersuit against Moderna

Moderna sued Pfizer in August, accusing it of violating its rights in three patents related to its COVID-19 vaccine.

President Biden receives updated COVID-19 vaccine

President Biden receives updated COVID-19 vaccine as part of campaign to boost number of Americans getting the shots.

Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

The United States started rolling out the updated COVID shots in September.

Pfizer exec:

'Pfizer didn't know if vaccine would stop transmission'

Pfizer executive Janine Small says company had to 'move at the speed of science' in EU Parliament hearing.

Novak Djokovic to take part in Tel Aviv tournament

Djokovic announced he would playing in Israel after being banned from the US Open due to his unwillingness to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

CDC approves COVID shots that target Omicron

CDC approves reformulated COVID-19 shots that target the latest Omicron subvariants.

US preparing to move COVID-19 vaccines to private markets

US government expects supply of COVID-19 vaccines and antiviral treatments to run out over the next year.

Moderna suing Pfizer for patent infringement in COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna claims that Pfizer and BioNTech copied its formula for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer seeks US approval of vaccine targeting Omicron

Pfizer submits application to FDA for an updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron subvariant.

Britain authorizes Moderna's booster against Omicron

British regulators are the first in the world to authorize updated version of Moderna's vaccine that aims to protect against Omicron.

CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine

The US government announced last week it will get 3.2 million doses of the Novavax vaccine once it has been authorized by the regulators.

BMJ Senior Editor:

'COVID vax more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out'

New study shows over 8 per 10,000 net increase in hospitalization following vaccination.

Moderna: COVID booster performed well against Omicron

Moderna says its new "bivalent" vaccine performed well against Omicron's latest subvariants.

Pfizer sued for patent infringement in Paxlovid development

Pfizer accused of "willful and deliberate" violation, using other company's protease inhibitor.

New study:

COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts

Effect begins 2 months following vaccination & persists for at least 5 months, when study ended.

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Dr. Fauci admits: No data showing benefit of boosters for kids

"Americans should all know this: There are no studies on children showing a reduction in hospitalization or death," says Sen. Rand Paul.

New study:

Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'

Study in NEJM notes that natural immunity confers robust protection even a year after infection.

Breakthrough mRNA vaccine touted as pancreatic cancer cure

A new mRNA vaccine is being studied as a potential cure for pancreatic cancer.

Study:

COVID vaccines may impair long-term immunity to the virus

Research suggests that vaccination against COVID via mRNA vaccines may reduce body's ability to produce key type of antibody.

Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response in under-5s

Third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine found to be effective and safe in children aged 6 months to five years.

Report:

US to authorize Pfizer booster for 5-to-11-year-olds

CDC vaccine experts reportedly to meet Thursday to discuss Pfizer's request for booster for children.

Pfizer:

$15 billion in 1st quarter earnings, mostly from COVID vaccine

Profits during this period rose by 61 percent.

Study:

Fourth vaccine improves protection by a factor of about 3

Data from Israel finds fourth vaccine dose improves protection against severe disease in persons aged over 60 by a factor of about three.

Germany:

Man gets dozens of COVID vaccines in order to sell forged passes

60-year-old man allegedly got 90 shots in order to sell forged vaccination cards to people not wanting to get vaccinated themselves.

Moderna seeks authorization for fourth booster

Moderna asks FDA to authorize fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as booster dose for all adults.

Iran returns COVID vaccines manufactured in the US

Iran’s Supreme Leader banned the country from importing American vaccines last year.

Israel ends ban on unvaccinated tourists, school COVID tests

After two years of strictly limiting entry to non-citizens, Israel to open its doors to most tourists - regardless of vaccination status.

Moderna CEO:

'Omicron-specific booster could be ready by August'

CEO of Moderna says firm is still gathering clinical data on Omicron-specific booster.

EMA investigating menstrual irregularities following COVID shot

European Medicines Agency says it is 'assessing reported cases of heavy menstrual bleeding and absence of menstruation' following the shots.

Report: J&J suspends production of COVID vaccine

Johnson & Johnson has temporarily suspended production of its COVID-19 vaccine at plant in the Dutch city of Leiden.

Health Officials:

Israel may soon rule on COVID vaccines for kids 6 months and up

Israeli vaccine regulators may soon began deliberations on COVID vaccines for kids as young as six months, as FDA decision expected in weeks

US Army to discharge vaccine refusers

US Army announces that soldiers who refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine will be immediately discharged.

Pfizer seeks US approval of vaccine for children under 5

Pfizer and BioNTech officially announce they are seeking emergency use authorization of their COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5.

Recordings: Possible botched administration of COVID vax on kids

Whistleblower recordings released by Project Veritas indicate negligent administration of COVID vaccine under NY healthcare provider.

Report:

Pfizer to ask FDA to approve vaccine for children 0-5

Pfizer, BioNTech, expected to request emergency use authorization for 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine series for children 6 months to 5 years.

Novavax asks FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine

Novavax files for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for US adults.

FDA fully approves Moderna COVID vaccine

Moderna vaccine becomes 2nd COVID vaccine to be fully approved for adults by the FDA, about 1/2 year after the Pfizer vaccine was approved.

Did a bioweapon leak or vaccine race mishap cause the pandemic?

Glenn Beck's explanation of the corona story begins in 2002, with a SARS outbreak in China that became a worldwide health threat. Op-ed.

RFK Jr. apologizes for Holocaust - vaccine mandate comparison

RFK Jr. curbs his enthusiasm for COVID Holocaust analogies following prompt from wife Cheryl Hines.

Pfizer and BioNTech launch Omicron vaccine trial

Pfizer and BioNTech begin enrollment for clinical trial to test their Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine.

Was 9-year old girl arrested by NYPD for not having vax card?

Social media video claims to show NYPD arresting nine-year old girl for not having a vaccination pass at Museum of Natural History.

The first in Europe

Austria approves vaccine mandate for adults

Austria’s parliament votes in favor of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults aged 18 and over starting February 1.

Israeli vaccine official: No point in maintaining Green Pass

Professor Cyrille Cohen says 'it's not a secret' Green Pass is about 'encouraging vaccination,' and anyone who wanted shot already got it.

Study: Vaccine may reduce cases of 'long COVID'

Most common long-term symptoms reduced by 50-80% in vaccinated individuals who were infected.

Study:

4th vaccine dose not very effective against Omicron

Early results from Sheba Medical Center study on 4th doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines show increase in antibodies. but low effectiveness.

US Supreme Court overturns Biden's vaccine mandate

Court nullifies Biden administration vaccine mandate on large companies - but narrowly votes to uphold mandate on healthcare facilities.

Ohio congressman apologizes for likening vax mandates to Nazism

Warren Davidson, Ohio GOP Congressman, apologizes for posting Nazi health card in attack on DC vaccine mandate.