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According to reports, A Tennessee nurse who received the coronavirus vaccine fainted after saying she was feeling dizzy. On Thursday, Nurse manager Tiffany Dover received the Pfizer-BioNTech jab at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Dover said, “All of my staff, you know, we are excited to get the vaccine. We are …

According to CNBC, Pfizer and Moderna cannot be sued if someone has severe complications after taking the vaccine, and the government won’t compensate you for damages either. The news outlet says both companies are protected by the PREP act, which allows them complete immunity from liability if something unintentionally was …

The CEO of Pfizer says he hasn’t gotten the Covid-19 vaccine yet because he says he doesn’t want to “cut in line.” As the first line of Covid-19 vaccines is being distributed, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said he hasn’t gotten his yet because he doesn’t want to jump ahead of …

The United States has officially begun to administer the coronavirus vaccine. A critical care nurse from New York was among the first people to get the shot authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration. This morning, during a live video event, Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse at Long Island Jewish …

One day after the FDA authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, 145 sites across the United States are now expected to receive the vaccine on Monday. Being described as a “historic turning point” in the pandemic, the vaccine is expected to make strides in preventing the virus, which has already taken …

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States. This means that the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine has received the go-ahead to be utilized during an emergency without full FDA approvals. Pfizer will still need to file a separate …

Can we stop wearing our masks after we get vaccinated for Covid-19? The short is no.  Just because you got vaccinated doesn’t mean y’all can go out all willy-nilly, according to vaccine developers and vaccine experts. The Associated Press reports that masks and social distancing will still be recommended for …

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn says he is “100 percent” confident in the new COVID-19 vaccine. During an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Hahn answered a few questions about the upcoming coronavirus vaccines, the pandemic itself, and more. Biden recently promised millions of vaccinations will be distributed …

President-elect Joe Biden says 100 million people will receive the coronavirus vaccinations, and the majority of schools will reopen under his plans for his first 100 days as president.  Biden, 78, hasn’t even been sworn in yet, but he’s already putting out his plan to combat Covid-19. While vaccinations are …

In a detailed analysis, the Food and Drug Administration said that Pfizer and partner BioNTech vaccine “met the prescribed success criteria.” This is a step forward for the vaccine to be approved for distribution. The vaccine is expected to be distributed as early as this weekend. The detailed analysis highlighted …

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the data from Thanksgiving isn’t available yet but expects COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations to rise. Dr. Fauci, who warned against Thanksgiving gatherings, says the “blip from Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet.” “So we’re getting those staggering numbers of new cases and hospitalizations before we even feel …

Joe Biden says the Covid-19 vaccine will not be mandatory.  For those who are skeptical or just don’t want to get the coronavirus vaccine, President-elect Joe Biden says Americans won’t be forced to do so. The U.S. currently has more than 225,000 new cases, 14.3 million confirmed cases, and more …

As Moderna and Pfizer set out to release the vaccine, health experts encourage people to take the vaccine despite the side effects. “Adverse events are rarer events. …Side effects are common, self-limited and benign,” said Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital. The most common side effects …

Hollywood actress Letitia Wright is facing backlash from fans and followers after sharing anti-vaccination propaganda. On Thursday, Wright posted a video to Twitter that made unsubstantiated claims about coronavirus vaccines. Fans and followers swiftly rebuked her for being “irresponsible” and “reckless.” Among those calling her out was “Avengers: Endgame” co-star …

The Department of Defense released the first images of a Covid-19 vaccination record card and vaccination kits. According to CNN, Dr. Kelly Moore, associate director of the Immunization Action Coalition, has said vaccination cards will be used as the “simplest” way to keep track of Covid-19 shots. Immunization Action Coalition …

Today, Moderna announced that its company would submit its coronavirus vaccine for regulatory approval — the second leading drug to pass the milestone this month. The Massachusetts biotech firm said it will ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization after completing its Phase 3 trial, finding the …

On Tuesday, a panel consisting of U.S. health advisers will meet to vote on who will receive the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. When the vaccine is approved, officials will be left to decide who should have priority. It has been suggested that health care workers receive the first …

Apparently, the COVID-19 vaccine won’t be a “walk in the park.” Medical experts urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to tell Americans of its unpleasant side effects. According to the New York Post, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association claimed patients need to be aware that …

Pfizer and BioNTech will submit an emergency use authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine today. Earlier this week, the companies reported that the vaccine was 95% effective. The emergency use authorization will be requested in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The Food and Drug administration’s …

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the Covid-19 vaccine may not give everyone the same degree of protection. “It isn’t necessarily effective for every single person, so you don’t know the degree to which you’re protected,” Fauci told Spectrum News in an interview Tuesday. “A vaccine could prevent you from getting …