Why Won’t More Older Americans Get Their COVID Booster?
Most states lag Oregon as a third of older people nationwide haven't received their first COVID vaccine booster shot.
Most states lag Oregon as a third of older people nationwide haven't received their first COVID vaccine booster shot.
When Albert Bourla said all Americans will need a second booster shot, some experts saw his claim as self-serving.
The husband of an Oregon woman who died of a rare J&J vaccine side effect questions whether authorities have done enough to educate the public.
Nearly 17 million U.S. residents who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine now face a quandary: Should they get another shot?
A year ago, there was little to no vaccine safety data for pregnant people, leaving health experts divided about how to advise expectant parents.
After eligible people were being turned away from pharmacies, the health agency reiterated its recommendation.
With scientists still gathering information about omicron, authorities say the main way to prepare is to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
More than 120,000 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children should be available in Oregon by early next week.
On key measures — prevention of serious illness, hospitalization and death — studies generally show COVID-19 vaccine protection weakening slightly, but remaining strong overall.
The lower-dose vaccine has received emergency approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.