vaccine

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.

New study: 133x risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccination

Comparisons with myocarditis rates following infection now irrelevant as vaccination no longer prevents infection.

Moderna starts trial of Omicron-specific booster

Moderna says first participant has been dosed in Phase 2 clinical trial of COVID-19 booster shot that is specific to Omicron variant.

Health Min. approves 4th vaccine dose for at-risk adults

Prof. Nachman Ash approves expansion of of administration of 4th vaccine doses beyond citizens over 60.

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.

Biden withdraws COVID vaccine mandate

Biden administration formally withdraws vaccination-or-testing mandate that was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Pfizer and BioNTech launch Omicron vaccine trial

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

Effect of ending quarantine?

Sharp drop in number of children getting COVID-19 vax

Number of children receiving COVID-19 drops drastically following government decision to cancel quarantine for all exposed schoolchildren.

Israel to expand fourth dose to those under 60?

Health Ministry Director General to weight recommendation to allow fourth dose for entire adult population.

RFK Jr. uses Holocaust analogy at anti-vaccine mandate rally

'Even in Hitler’s Germany, you could cross the Alps into Switzerland, you can hide in the attic like Anne Frank,' says RFK Jr.

Health Ministry:

Fourth vaccine dose provides greater protection

Fourth dose provides three times the protection against serious illness, data shows.

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.

WHO: No need to give booster shots to the under-18s

Despite clear evidence of waning vaccine immunity over time, children & adolescents don't need top-up doses, says WHO's chief scientist.

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.

Pfizer CEO: Current wave will be last with so many restrictions

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says COVID-19 will be around for many years, but current wave will be 'last with so many restrictions.'

Fauci: Unclear if yearly boosters will be needed

Top US infectious disease expert: We've only recently boosted people, it's not clear yet if we'll need to do it every year.

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.

EU regulators warn against repeated COVID booster shots

European Union's vaccine regulators say excessive use of COVID booster shots could impair immune response, lead to system 'overload'.

Dramatic rise in number of haredi children getting vaccinated

New Health Ministry data shows 44% rise in vaccinations among haredi children.

Leading rabbi: 'Coronavirus deniers will sit with murderers'

Rabbi Benzion Mutzafi, leading Sephardic rabbi, says coronavirus deniers 'will sit with murderers in Heaven.'

AstraZeneca: Third dose increases antibody response to Omicron

New data from ongoing trial shows increased antibody response to COVID-19 variants following third dose booster with Vaxzevria.

Ohio congressman compares D.C. vaccine mandate to Nazi Germany

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

Trump:

Politicians who won't say if they got booster are 'gutless'

Former President: The fact is that I think the vaccines saved tens of millions throughout the world.

Why has Netanyahu not yet received fourth vaccine?

72-year-old opposition leader has not yet received fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine nor has he made an appointment to get one.

NYC Council member apologizes for comparing vax mandate to Nazis

'This isn't Nazi Germany,' says Queens Republican in criticism of vaccine mandates she later walked back.

Pfizer CEO: Vaccine for Omicron will be ready in March

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says the company is already manufacturing doses of its vaccine that targets Omicron variant.

Study:

Heart inflammation risk rises with booster shots

New research suggests heart inflammation may be more common than initially believed, becomes more likely among young with booster shots.

Brazil's President criticizes children's vaccines

Jair Bolsonaro criticizes country's health regulator for authorizing vaccination of children aged 5 to 11.

Herzog receives fourth vaccine dose

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog receive fourth vaccine dose at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center.

CDC experts recommend boosters for teens

Panel of experts advising CDC votes to recommend Pfizer booster shots for 12- to 15-year-olds.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic deported from Australia

Tennis star denied entry into Australia after initially being granted medical exemption for vaccination requirements.

Nearly 900 children hospitalized with flu since start of winter

Most flu cases are Type A, included in this year's flu vaccine.

Bennett: 4th shot caused 5-times greater antibody response

PM visits Sheba Medical Center, says results of first uses of 4th vaccine dose are very encouraging.

MDA kicks off 4th dose vaccination drive for elderly Israelis

Magen David Adom began vaccinating the elderly in residential homes with the fourth vaccine

Top Health Ministry official receives fourth dose

Health Min. Director General receives fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, says 'certain' that dose will 'help Israel manage the pandemic.'

Rabbi Kanievsky:

Leading haredi rabbi: It's a 'great merit' to vaccinate children

As infection rates rise, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky calls on parents to vaccinate their children, promises that those who do can 'fear no evil.'

'COVID-19 can cause complications, effects lasting a long time'

'We don't want herd immunity for an illness like this, goal is to prevent infection as much as possible,' Dr. Orly Greenfeld says.

Some Covid patients are more eligible than others

When is it ethical for a person to move to the head of the line for medical treatment because of his skin color? When he lives in NYS.Op-ed.

FDA approves Pfizer boosters for teens

Children between ages of 12-15 now eligible to receive 3rd doses of COVID vaccines in US.

America’s biggest military stories in 2021

Amid challenging times, here are the five gravest challenges the Pentagon faced during the past 12 months: Op-ed.

4th dose approved

Health Min. okays fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose in nursing homes

Health Ministry approves fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those elderly who are in institutions, as well as institution employees.

Turkey unveils domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine

Turkey begins administering its Turkovac vaccine at hospitals across the country.

Fifth COVID Wave:

Israel okays 4th jab, partially restores outdoor mask mandate

Health Ministry chief Nachman Ash says decision reached to move forward with second booster shot for people with impaired immune systems.

Report: Most members of Israel vax 'expert cmte' not doctors

According to report, 48 out of 90 are not doctors. 16 of these lack relevant clinical experience, 26 security officials remain undisclosed.

'Parents, take your children to get vaccinated'

'Policy hasn't changed, Education Min. always said to do everything to preserve school routines,' new Education Min. Director General says.

First Israeli to receive fourth dose: 'There was no question'

Prof. Yaakov (Jay) Lavi, 1st Israeli to receive experimental fourth dose, says he feels 'excellent,' explains why he volunteered to take it.

New research: Booster dose highly effective for cancer patients

Tel Aviv hospital examines immunogenicity and safety of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster in actively treated cancer patients.

COVID booster shots to be given after 3 months instead of 6

Health Ministry halves time between 2nd and 3rd doses of COVID vaccine.