BOSTON (CBS) – Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions. If you have a question for Dr. Mallika, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter . Dr. Mallika is offering her best advice, but as always, consult your personal doctor before making any decisions about your personal health. READ MORE: 6 Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Published Due To Racist Images If you cannot get back for your second shot within the suggested time what do you do? Is there some way I do not have to start over? – Ray Even if your second shot is delayed by several weeks, you do not have to start over. Get your second shot as soon as you can. My husband and I are in the 65+ age group trying to get the vaccine. Now that restaurants and other venues are opening up with unlimited/limited capacity on March 1st, can we go to these places and not be too concerned about getting covid? – FloJo I would not change your behavior at all until you are … [Read more...] about Once Vaccinated, OK To Take A Vacation? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers COVID Vaccine Questions
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COVID Vaccine: Johnson & Johnson Shipment In Transit To Tri-State
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The first shipment of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine could arrive in New York City as early as Tuesday. The shipment will help relieve some of the demand, and city officials say they already know how they will distribute the first batch. A spokesperson from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office says the will be the state’s highest-ever weekly vaccine allocation. RELATED: Families Hopeful Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Will Make It Easier To Reach Homebound Seniors As CBS2’s John Dias reports, the latest weapon in the fight against COVID is now in transit. Millions of doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the nation’s third shot, have been boxed up and shipped out to sites across the country. “We’re getting these doses out the door right away to ensure vaccines get into arms as quickly as possible,” White House COVID-19 Coordinator Jeff Zients said. “This is the last great battle against it. We are winning. We will win,” said Mayor Bill … [Read more...] about COVID Vaccine: Johnson & Johnson Shipment In Transit To Tri-State
South Florida Publix Pharmacies Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations As Johnson & Johnson Rolls Out Its New Vaccine
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – All Publix pharmacies in Miami-Dade and Broward are now administering COVID-19 vaccinations. There are 136 pharmacies between the two counties. They will follow state protocols by inoculating those 65 and older, healthcare professionals with direct patient contact, residents or staff members of long-term care facilities, and people determined extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by a physician. READ MORE: COVID-19 Vaccination Sites In South Florida A Publix spokeswoman told CBS4 that people do not need to provide documentation to show they have a qualifying condition. They only have to communicate that they a condition as determined by a doctor. Those eligible can make appointments Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine . Appointments will be made available as long as the company continues to receive vaccine doses from the state and federal governments. Vaccinations are provided by … [Read more...] about South Florida Publix Pharmacies Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations As Johnson & Johnson Rolls Out Its New Vaccine
Biden: US will have vaccine for all adults by end of May
President Biden Joe Biden Senate Democrats negotiating changes to coronavirus bill Rural Americans are the future of the clean energy economy — policymakers must to catch up WHO official says it's 'premature' to think pandemic will be over by end of year MORE on Tuesday said that the United States will have enough vaccine supply to vaccinate all American adults for the coronavirus by the end of May, crediting a “stepped-up process” under his administration. Biden made the announcement while outlining a partnership between Merck and Johnson & Johnson to produce the latter’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine. “We’re now on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May,” Biden said in remarks Tuesday afternoon at the White House. “When we came into office, the prior administration had contracted for not nearly enough vaccine to cover adults in America. We rectified that.” ADVERTISEMENT The new timeline is more condensed … [Read more...] about Biden: US will have vaccine for all adults by end of May
The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – Third approved vaccine distributed to Americans
Presented by ExxonMobil To view past editions of The Hill's 12:30 Report, click here: http://bit.ly/1M1mIfw To receive The Hill's 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN --> A midday take on what's happening in politics and how to have a sense of humor about it.* *Ha. Haha. Hahah. Sniff. Haha. Sniff. Ha--breaks down crying hysterically. The Hill’s 12:30 Report: J&J vaccine rollout begins | 4M doses shipped | Initial supply limited | Trump’s first public appearance since leaving office | Renewed false election fraud claims | CPAC sights and sounds | Just 68 percent of CPAC attendees want Trump to run again | 55 percent would vote for him again | COVID relief package moves to Senate | Biden doesn’t release virtual visitor logs LATEST WITH THE CORONAVIRUS No. 3, LET’S GOOOOOOOOO!!: After Johnsons & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was authorized over the weekend, the company is distributing 3.9 million doses … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by ExxonMobil – Third approved vaccine distributed to Americans