insert_link Health & Wellness EU officially launches Digital Vaccine Passport The European Union’s digital COVID-19 certificate officially launched on July 1st. The certificate allows people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a recent negative test result, or a past COVID-19 infection. The certificate, which includes a QR code and digital signature, can either be displayed on a digital device or printed out. People who have the certificate should not have to get an additional COVID-19 test or quarantine when traveling […] todayJuly 5, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness While America waits, Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Kids 12 to 15 The BBC reports that Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer Coronavirus vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15. It's the first country to do so for that age group. The country's health ministry made the decision based on data from phase three clinical trials on children that age. "The department determined that this vaccine is safe and effective when used in this younger age group," […] todayMay 6, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Concerned about new COVID-19 variants? The FDA is developing a plan to Adapt Concerned about new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced late Thursday that it is developing guidance to help vaccine, drug and testing manufacturers adapt. Existing vaccines, treatments and tests still work well, emphasized the FDA's acting commissioner Janet Woodcock. But now is the time to get ready for a future when they may not. "We must prepare for all eventualities," she said […] todayFebruary 11, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Why lead COVID vaccines – even with Lower Efficacy – are a Success Across the Board Last week, Johnson & Johnson submitted its COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the United States. If greenlit by the Food and Drug Administration, it could be the nation’s third COVID vaccine producer, joining Pfizer and Moderna. Between the three manufacturers, there could be enough COVID vaccines to inoculate the whole adult U.S. population by summer, according to Johnson & Johnson board member Mark McClellan, MD. Last week, Johnson & […] todayFebruary 8, 2021
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