The Latest Breaking News from Vaccine

Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says

The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

CDC recommends RSV vaccine in late pregnancy to protect newborns

The shot will help shield newborns from RSV in the early months of life, when they're especially vulnerable to severe illness.

WEKU · Sep 22, 2023

RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns

U.S. health officials are recommending RSV vaccinations for moms-to-be as a second option to protect newborns

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Ron DeSantis—going against CDC guidelines—advises Florida residents under 65 to avoid getting the COVID booster

The CDC recommends an updated COVID booster for everyone 6 months and older.

Fortune · Sep 21, 2023

Farmers told to get livestock vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease

DC Susheela appeals to public and farmers to cooperate with Animal Husbandry Dept. during vaccination drive against foot-and-mouth disease. Vaccination free of cost till Oct 25; 2.9 lakh livestock in district, 2.3 lakh cows, calves and bullocks; 192 staff to administer vaccine.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

EEOC Sues Company for Denying Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Mandate for Remote Workers

From the EEOC's press release yesterday (and you can also read the Complaint, in EEOC v. United Healthcare Services, Inc.): United Healthcare Services, Inc. (United) violated federal law when it discriminated against a full-time telecommuter by refusing to grant her a religious exemption from the company's COVID-19 vaccine requirement, the…

Reason · Sep 21, 2023

A COVID inquiry has been announced. But is COVID still a thing? Do I need a booster?

Today’s announcement of an independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response will examine how we’ve handled the pandemic and how we could better prepare for the next one.

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

Free COVID-19 tests and updated vaccines as the cold season approaches

As COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rise slightly across the nation, here’s how you can get more at-home tests and the updated vaccine for free.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2023

Five golden rules for effective science communication – perspectives from a documentary maker

Over the past three years, people from all walks of life have learned a great deal about different branches of science. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many of us to information about virology and vaccine production. Environmental disasters in every part of the world have brought concepts from meteorology and climatology…

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023