Vaccination vs non vaccination

Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) It was nothing short of a miracle when it became clear that scientists had developed several effective vaccines against Covid-19 in less than a year. Announcements last week from European Union and British drug regulators finding a possible link between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shot and rare blood clots, however, have been a real low point in the pandemic. This isn't only because developed countries, like those in Western Europe, had purchased a large number of AstraZeneca doses to dig their way out of the pandemic but, more consequentially, because so much of the developing world was relying on this one vaccine to do the same. The double blow is that a picture is emerging that the AstraZeneca vaccine -- which appears to have caused a very rare, sometimes fatal, condition of severe clotting with low blood platelet counts -- may be affecting younger adults more than the elderly. Developing countries, in general, have significantly younger populations than … [Read more...] about Rich nations had vaccine options after AstraZeneca and J&J faced clot reports. Others may not have that luxury

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) – Nearly half of nursing home workers in Pennsylvania have declined to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Pennsylvania Department of Health data. The data released Thursday shows low rates of vaccination among nursing home staff and higher rates of vaccine declined by staff, compared to residents. Statewide, about 45% of staff declined the vaccine while only 12% of residents declined. About 50% of nursing home staff are vaccinated, even though the shots have been available to them for months, compared to 77% of residents. READ MORE: Aaron Nola Pitches First 9-Inning Shutout In Phillies 2-0 Win Over Cardinals In the Philadelphia region, Delaware County and Philadelphia County have the most staffed opt-out at 42%. Berks County is close behind at 41%. Chester has the most staff vaccinated at 63% and the lowest opt-out at 32%. Meanwhile, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living set a nationwide goal of … [Read more...] about Nearly Half Of Nursing Home Workers In Pennsylvania Have Declined COVID-19 Vaccine, State Data Shows

BOSTON (CBS) — All Massachusetts residents 16 and older are going to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting on Monday. This is roughly 1.7 million people. On Saturday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state hit a major vaccination milestone: two million people are now fully vaccinated. READ MORE: 'My Angel': Mother Of Mark, Donnie Wahlberg, Alma Wahlberg Passes Away Some experts have voiced concern over vaccine supply, given the current pause on the Johnson & Johnson shot, but state officials are expecting an increase in Moderna and Pfizer doses this week. READ MORE: 3 Die In Wrong-Way Crash On Interstate 84 In Sturbridge April 19 is the same day as President Joe Biden’s deadline to make the vaccine available to all adults nationwide. MORE NEWS: Pembroke Crash Leaves 2 Dead, Victims Identified As Joseph Birolini, William Hickey To find out more about COVID vaccinations in Massachusetts and where you can get one visit mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine … [Read more...] about All Mass. Residents 16 And Over To Be Eligible For COVID Vaccine Starting Monday

Anthony Fauci Anthony Fauci The dangers of pausing the J&J vaccine Sunday shows preview: Russia, US exchange sanctions; tensions over policing rise; vaccination campaign continues CDC: Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose MORE , President Biden Joe Biden Suspect in FedEx shooting used two assault rifles he bought legally: police US, China say they are 'committed' to cooperating on climate change DC goes to the dogs — Major and Champ, that is MORE ’s chief medical adviser, on Sunday said he believed the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine would return this week in “some manner or form” after it was paused due to concerns over a possible link to rare blood clots. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Fauci said he believed administration of the vaccine would "get back on track" by Friday. Host Dana Bash Dana Bash Arkansas governor says 'divisive' Trump attacks on GOP officials are … [Read more...] about Fauci predicts J&J vaccine will return this week in ‘some manner or form’

TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) — The CDC says half of the United States adults have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In the Philadelphia region, New Jersey will open up eligibility to anyone 16 or older Monday. The state will join Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware in offering the shots to everyone in Phase 2. READ MORE: Philadelphia Police Investigating After 34-Year-Old Man Shot At Cherry Hill Motel Gov. Murphy says anyone 16 and older will be eligible to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, despite a pause in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout. “We had administered just over 244,000 doses of the vaccine prior to getting paused, no similar adverse effects have been reported,” Murphy said. Anthony Fauci says he’s hopeful we could know if the one-and-done shot will be approved for use once again in the U.S. later this week. “A decision will almost certainly be made by Friday, I don’t really anticipate that they are going to want to stretch it out a bit … [Read more...] about New Jersey Opening Up COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Anyone 16 Or Older Starting Monday