Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
Lack of vaccines in other parts of world puts US at risk, could prolong pandemic, experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
Women 'may be more susceptible' to J&J vaccine blood clots: doctor
The medical community is racing to understand why six people developed blood clots in their brains after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Milwaukee health officials aim for vaccine 'wait and see' crowd
Milwaukee county health officials are trying to reach a specific group of people during its weekly COVID-19 update as vaccination appointments have decreased.
What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine card, and what to do if you lose it
Here are some answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccine cards, including what happens if it is lost or damaged.
US opens more distance in worldwide race against COVID-19 as it nears 200M vaccines administered
Nearly half of American adults have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, and about 30% have been fully vaccinated. But the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
DHS: 943 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 943 Thursday, April 15, state health officials reported, for a total of 588,504.
UW Health: Vaccinating kids critical to fighting COVID-19 pandemic
UW Health officials say making sure younger children are eventually vaccinated against COVID-19 is an important part of ending the pandemic.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
CDC panel waiting on additional info amid J&J vaccine pause
The panel opted to continue the pause until there is more information on the vaccine and its relationship with unusual, rare blood clots.
DHS: 929 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 5 new deaths
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 587,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,600 deaths to date.
NFL says more than 2M COVID-19 vaccines administered at its stadiums
The NFL announced Wednesday that more than 2 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered at its stadiums and facilities since starting the campaign earlier this year.
Experts answer questions with Johnson & Johnson vaccine on hold
Medical experts say people who have already received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine should not panic.
NFL to restrict access of team employees who refuse COVID-19 vaccine without ‘bona fide’ reason
The NFL is requiring certain team employees to have a “bona fide” reason to forego the COVID-19 vaccine or get barred from restricted areas.
CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after US recommends investigation of rare clotting reports
Johnson & Johnson said it will pause an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended the action in the wake of six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause impacts Milwaukee County clinics
With Pfizer and Moderna doses still on the table, Milwaukee County officials remain optimistic about vaccine supply moving forward.
WI DHS pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is instructing Wisconsin vaccine providers to stop administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations
The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.