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Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease
Data from 78,000 South Africans with COVID show the Pfizer vaccine is far less effective in preventing infection by the omicron variant. But there is still significant protection from severe illness.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing to get COVID vaccine
The Pentagon earlier this year required the vaccine for all members of the military, including active duty, National Guard and the Reserves.
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection vs. omicron — yet cause for optimism
In small studies in South Africa and in Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
Scientists race to answer the question: Will vaccines protect us against omicron?
There's serious concern about the effectiveness of vaccines against the omicron strain. But there's also reason to be hopeful — especially for those who've had a booster.
Merriam-Webster's 2021 word of the year is, of course, 'vaccine'
The word "vaccine" saw a more than 600% increase in lookups this year over last. In its announcement, Merriam-Webster noted that it's come to represent much more than just medicine.
Few North Carolina children 5-11 vaccinated in early rollout
Few North Carolina parents had their children vaccinated in the first days COVID-19 shots were available for kids age 5 to 11, according to the latest data collected by the state Department of Heal
South Korea seeks a path to normal life from COVID-19
South Korea is seeking a degree of normalcy by gradually easing restrictions. "We have to find a way to safely coexist with COVID-19 even if that means taking some risks," an official said.
Pfizer officially asks the FDA to authorize its COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11
"With new cases in children in the U.S. continuing to be at a high level, this submission is an important step in our ongoing effort against #COVID19," the pharmaceutical giant said.
Are You Pregnant? The CDC Really Wants You To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of COVID-19 in symptomatic pregnant people have a higher risk of admission into intensive care and a 70% increased risk of death.