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Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week

Health News Loading the player… The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, the government’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci, in a series of news show interviews, said he expects… Read More: Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this… »

Japanese leader asks Pfizer for additional vaccine supply

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has asked the U.S. drug maker Pfizer for additional supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine to speed up the inoculations that lag behind many other countries By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press April 18, 2021, 4:47 AM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article TOKYO — Japanese Prime… Read More: Japanese leader asks Pfizer for additional vaccine supply »

Biden administration is planning for possible Covid vaccine booster shots

President Joe Biden puts his hand on a man’s shoulder during a visit to a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination site at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., April 6, 2021. Kevin Lemarque | Reuters The Biden administration is preparing for the potential need for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, though nothing is certain, a top… Read More: Biden administration is planning for possible Covid vaccine booster shots »

The US paused use of J&J’s vaccine. What happens next?

On Tuesday, U.S. health authorities urged states and healthcare providers pause use of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine, citing reports of a rare but serious side effect. According to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, six women in the U.S. have experienced an unusual combination of blood clots… Read More: The US paused use of J&J’s vaccine. What happens next? »