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US Recommends Pausing Use of J&J Vaccine After Rare Complications
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
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Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson: Comparing the 3 COVID Vaccines Now Available
With a third coronavirus vaccine now approved in the U.S., what is the difference between the vaccines and should you opt for one over the other?
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COVID Vaccine Side Effects: Why Do Some Get Them and What Does it Mean?
Side effects are possible after receiving either one or two doses of any of the three coronavirus vaccines currently being administered in the U.S., but not everyone experiences them. So what causes the side effects and what does it mean if you get them when others don’t?
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COVID-19 Variants Threaten Vaccine Progress in Montgomery County
Local leaders say vaccine supply is going up but so are new infections. News 4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Can You Take Tylenol, Ibuprofen With the COVID Vaccine?
Whether preparing for the COVID-19 vaccine or enduring side effects, officials provided guidance on taking various over-the-counter medications.
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Company Producing J&J Vaccine Had History of Violations
The company at the center of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard 15 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine has a string of citations from U.S. health officials for quality control problems
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What to Do If You Get COVID Between Your 2 Vaccine Doses
While the two-shot coronavirus vaccines do provide protection after a single dose, there is still a chance you could get the virus between doses. So what should you do? Do you postpone your second dose?
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Now Vaccinated, Older Adults Emerge From COVID Hibernation
Spring has arrived, and many older adults who have been vaccinated are emerging from a hibernation imposed by the coronavirus pandemic
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Montgomery County Leaders Clarify Plans for Mass Vaccination Site
This week, local leaders thought they had a deal with the state of Maryland for a mass vaccination site. But as News4’s Chris Gordon reports, apparently signals got crossed.
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DC Relaxing Several COVID-19 Restrictions
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a timeline detailing when every D.C. resident and essential employee will be eligible to get their vaccine. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Biden Pledges Vaccine for All Adults by May 1st; Signs $1.9T Relief Bill
President Joe Biden announced that every American eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine should be able to receive their dose by May 1st. His address on the COVID-19 pandemic came after he signed his first major victory under his administration – a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that will give eligible Americans $1,400 in direct stimulus payments, among other benefits.
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DC Has Partially or Fully Vaccinated Almost 200,000 People
In the first day-and-a-half since the new system opened, almost 80,000 people have preregistered in the District for their vaccine. Thousands of people will get their appointment notice Friday. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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White House on Vaccines: Biden ‘Wants to Be Over-Prepared and Over-Supplied'
When asked about why the U.S. ordered a surplus of 100 million doses of the vaccine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki cited effectiveness in different populations and against new coronavirus strains. “One of the reasons why we ordered the additional 100 million doses is because we don’t yet know what vaccine is most effective with children,” Psaki said. “That...
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Target Partners With CVS to Offer COVID Vaccine at Over 600 Stores
Target is partnering with CVS to begin offering coronavirus vaccinations at more than 600 U.S. stores, the company announced Wednesday.
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DC Launching Website to Pre-Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
DC residents and essential workers will be able to start pre-registering for their vaccine appointments this week. But here are a several things you’ll need to know before you sign up. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Dr. Fauci Explains Why You Should Still Wear a Mask After Getting the COVID Vaccine
If you’ve already received the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s important not to let your guard down – at least not yet, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the nation’s top coronavirus experts. After virtually accepting an award Thursday night from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public...
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DC Prepares to Open High Capacity Vaccination Sites
News4’s Mark Segraves gets new details about D.C.’s preregistration site expected to launch some time next week.
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FDA to Consider Adding Johnson & Johnson Vaccine to Rollout
The FDA could approve a new one-shot COVID vaccine by Friday, as Congress decides on COVID relief bill details. The Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine is over 20 percent less effective than Pfizer and Moderna’s, but still far better than a flu shot.
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DC Taps Pastors to Overcome Racial Divide on Vaccine
Health officials in the nation’s capital are hoping religious leaders will serve as community influencers to overcome what officials say is a persistent vaccine reluctance in the Black community
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Prince George's County Cancels First Dose Vaccine Appointments
This week’s winter weather caused delays in vaccine shipments nationwide. As News 4’s Darcy Spencer reports, that’s forced local health officials to cancel some vaccine appointments.