FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
Pfizer starts process for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is the first drug maker to start the process of getting full regulatory approval from the FDA for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Quick COVID-19 shots available at Galleria Dallas this weekend
A vaccine clinic will be set up at the Galleria Dallas across from the mall’s ice skating rink on both Friday and Saturday.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
First Baptist Dallas to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic after Sunday services in mid-May
The church, led by Dr. Robert Jeffress, is offering church members a chance to get the shot on May 16 and is a direct effort to address vaccine hesitancy among some of its congregation.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Cowboys great Drew Pearson honored by the Texas Legislature
Drew Pearson is part of a nationwide effort to ensure access to vaccines. He was honored Wednesday for his efforts to help convince Texans that the shots are safe and effective.
Vaccine site opens at UT Arlington to promote shot among young adults
From the federal to the local level, one of the main COVID vaccine strategies is convenience, especially when it comes to vaccinating young adults. That’s one of the goals for Tarrant County’s newest vaccine site on the UT Arlington campus.
NFL giving away Super Bowl LVI tickets to 50 fans vaccinated for COVID-19
Want a free ticket to the 2022 Super Bowl? You could snag one of 50 that the NFL is giving away for free — if you’re vaccinated against COVID-19.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers
Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.
Ban on bribes halts Tarrant County plan to pay people to get COVID-19 shot
With COVID-19 vaccination rates slowing down, a Tarrant County leader is looking for ways to convince more people to get the shot.
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Tarrant County judge wants to give $50 incentive to get vaccinated
We are now at a point where vaccine supply is higher than demand.
FDA expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for teens 12 and older by next week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
COVID-19 vaccine strategies change as supply dwindles across North Texas
County leaders across North Texas are starting to come up with new ways to get more people vaccinated.
Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated
More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.