Tag: Immunizations
France advises vaccine mixing for some, amid clotting fears
PARIS — French health officials said Friday that people under 55 who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should get other vaccines...
North Carolina sites halt J&J shots after adverse reactions
<p>RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina health officials said on Thursday that they stopped administering Johnson & Johnson doses at a mass vaccination site in...
North Carolina sites to resume J&J vaccines after CDC review
RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal health officials say it's safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that...
Puerto Rico to shutter schools amid spike in COVID-19 cases
<p>SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s health secretary announced Thursday that all public and private schools in the U.S. territory would close for...
After delays, South Africa announces mass vaccination drive
JOHANNESBURG — After a false start and an unconventional test run, South Africa on Friday announced the launch of its mass vaccination campaign against...
Japan to raise virus steps in Tokyo, 3 months ahead of Games
<p>TOKYO — Japan is set to strengthen anti-virus measures in Tokyo on Friday to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant...
Blue Jays’ Teoscar Hernández on IL after COVID close contact
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Teoscar Hernández on the injured list after he was exposed to someone with a...
Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations
<p>Iraq's Health Ministry has warned of “dire consequences” ahead because citizens are not heeding coronavirus prevention measures, after the country reached a new high...
Duke University to require COVID vaccinations for fall term
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke University will require all new and returning students to present proof of vaccination to student health officials before they can...
France advises vaccine mixing for some, amid clotting fears
<p>PARIS — French health officials said Friday that people under 55 who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should get other vaccines...