FDA Restricts J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Blood Clot Risk

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3 years ago

FDA Restricts J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Blood Clot Risk

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U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots • Full Story

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4 years ago

C.D.C. Shortens Covid Isolation Period for The General Public

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CDC shortens recommended isolation and quarantine period for people who test positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to 5, if asymptomatic • Full Story

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4 years ago

New Canadian Travel And Border Measures Take Effect Tomorrow

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As of tomorrow, December 1, anyone taking Canada’s federally-regulated modes of transportation has to prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to board. Canada announced this measure last month and introduced it on October 30. At that time, a grace period was provided allowing travellers to present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test instead of proof of vaccination, but this has now ended • Full Story

Crown Heights

4 years ago

Limited Amount of Moderna Vaccines Available at Kamin Health

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After much effort Kāmin Health – Crown Heights Urgent Care once again has the covid-19 vaccine (Moderna first dose) in stock. Slots will go really fast and we don’t know when we will be getting more doses. It’s been very difficult to get proper supply so if you want to get the vaccine reserve a slot now. Anyone ages 18 years and older may reserve a slot, you must have proof of NY residency to reserve a slot • Full Story, Reserve a Dose

Crown Heights

4 years ago

Tomorrow: Walk-In Vaccinations in NY

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New York state mass-vaccination sites will open to walk-ins beginning Thursday, removing another barrier to vaccination efforts. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said demand for Covid-19 vaccines across the state was waning and people are no longer chasing appointments. About 115,000 New York residents are vaccinated every 24 hours now, down from 175,000, he said Tuesday during a press briefing • Full Story

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4 years ago

USA Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations

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U.S. health officials lifted an 11-day pause on COVID-19 vaccinations using Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot on Friday, after scientific advisers decided its benefits outweigh a rare risk of blood clot • Full Story