Vaccines
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Federal Government Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccination Programs
The launch of the Federally Qualified Health Center Program for COVID-19 Vaccination benefits Native Americans by providing...
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Armpit swelling after COVID-19 vaccine may mimic breast cancer
Some women have experienced axillary node swelling after receiving the Pzifer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The swelling mimics symptoms...
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COVID-19 vaccination linked to less mechanical ventilation
A new paper offers a “real-world” look at vaccination effectiveness, according to the authors.
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FDA grants emergency use authorization to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
“The advantages of having a third vaccine, especially one that is a single shot and can be stored without special refrigeration requirements, will...
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COVID-19 vaccination recommended for rheumatology patients
The threat posed by COVID-19 for people with rheumatic diseases outweighs concerns about vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, says the American College...
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Another COVID-19 Adverse Effect: Routine Vaccinations Declined Steeply
CDC research shows that rates for for Medicare beneficiaries for all vaccines dropped 89% year over year during the first half of 2019.
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Native Americans Embrace the COVID-19 Vaccines ‘to Protect the Community and Preserve the Culture’
Recent survey conducted by Urban Indian Health Institute finds that 75% of American Indian/Alaska Natives are willing to receive a COVID-19...
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One-third of health care workers leery of getting COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows
Self-reported willingness to be vaccinated differs by age, gender, race, and hospital role, suggests research.
Commentary
The Veterans Health Administration Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation—Balancing Utility and Equity
The VHA vaccine allocation plan is based on an ethical platform with flexibility to adjust to evolving facts and is designed to ensure a fair,...
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Is it an Allergic Reaction to the COVID-19 Vaccine—or COVID-19?
CDC researchers find that rates of adverse effects to first doses Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine are extremely low, with only 2.5...