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Pfizer's Newest Vaccine Plant Has Persistent Mold Issues, History of Recalls
Pfizer's management knew last year there was "a mold issue" at the Kansas facility now slated to produce the drugmaker's urgently needed covid-19 vaccine, according to a Food and Drug Administration inspection report.
For COVID 'Long Haulers,' Battling for Disability Benefits Adds Aggravation to Exhaustion
Given the lack of testing in the first months, many "long haulers," have no laboratory proof of infection. Proving symptoms to insurance providers also poses another challenge.
Volunteers are Key at Vaccine Sites, It Pays Off With a Shot
As states ramp up vaccination distribution in the fight against the coronavirus, volunteers are needed to do everything from direct traffic to check people in so vaccination sites run smoothly. In return for their work, they're often given a shot.
Can Straight Actors Playing LGBTQ Roles Cause 'Disillusionment and Confusion'? Some Say Yes
As debate continues on who should or shouldn't play LGBTQ roles, a new piece by Insider posits that straight cisgender actors playing queer roles adversely impacts the wellbeing of LGBTQ people.
Ouch! Needle-Phobic People Scarred by So Many Images of COVID Shots
Story after story on the TV news is about the COVID vaccination effort, and they are all illustrated with footage of needles sinking into exposed upper arms. Could those visuals, ostensibly making this all seem routine, backfire?
Push Is On for States to Ban Organ Transplant Discrimination
Denying organ transplants to people with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities like Down syndrome or autism is common in the United States, even though it is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
COVID Bill to Deliver Big Health Insurance Savings For Many
Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the Democratic coronavirus relief legislation on track to pass Congress.
Airline Industry Pushes US to Standardize Health Papers
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19.
CDC Says Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks
Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials.
Vacci-Dating: Singles Enamored With Sharing Vaccination Status Online
As eligibility for the covid vaccine opens up to groups that may include younger people, it's likely vaccine status will gain more prominence in dating profiles.
Europe Staggers as Infectious Variants Power Virus Surge
Europe recorded 1 million new COVID-19 cases last week, an increase of 9% from the previous week and a reversal that ended a six-week decline in new infections.
Florida Vaccine Site Overrun After False Rumors Said All Could Come
A Florida vaccination site had so few eligible takers Saturday that is started inoculating any adult who wanted a shot rather than let the vaccine on hand go to waste.
Guilt, Envy, Distrust: Vaccine Rollout Breeds Mixed Emotions
As distribution widens in the U.S., varying eligibility rules and unequal access to the coveted doses are also breeding guilt, envy and judgement among those who've had their doses.
Workers Worry about Safety, Stress as States Ease Mask Rules
As more jurisdictions lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, essential workers are concerned they could be less safe s the pandemic continues.
How Coronavirus Deranges the Immune System in Complex and Deadly Ways
Scientists say unprepared immune cells appear to be responding to the coronavirus with a devastating release of chemicals, inflicting damage that may endure long after the threat has been eliminated.
Study Finds Mask Mandates, Dining Out Influence Virus Spread
A new national study adds strong evidence that mask mandates can slow the spread of the coronavirus, and that allowing dining at restaurants can increase cases and deaths.
Accidentally Trashed, Thawed or Expired: Reports of Covid Vaccine Spoilage
As the speed of covid vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it's more than just a handful at the end of the day because of a few appointment cancellations.
In California, Caregivers of People With Disabilities Are Being Turned Away at COVID Vaccine Sites
In California, confusion and botched communication has caused some eligible parents and family caregivers of people with disabilities to be turned away at covid vaccination sites.
Anal Swab COVID Tests Are a Real Thing, and Tourists Aren't Happy
China is using anal swab COVID testing for some international arrivals but foreign governments like Japan, South Korea and the U.S. aren't taking the news sitting down, Forbes reports.
Take These 7 Precautions Before And During Your Next Trip
Even when there isn't a global pandemic, there are safety precautions you can take while traveling to help protect yourself and your companions.