Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
North Texas vaccination sites to receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Two vaccination hubs in North Texas will receive its first shipments of the newly-approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
City of Arlington offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments
As vaccinations ramp up, Tarrant County leaders and those in Arlington are working on ways to make it easier for people to get the vaccine.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
John Wiley Price gets COVID-19 vaccine, hopes to encourage others
The commissioner says he got the shot in hopes that it will also give a shot of confidence for communities of color where studies say nationally over half don't trust government medical care.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
North Texas long-term care facilities taking steps to get back to normal as COVID-19 vaccinations increase
As COVID-19 vaccinations increase, so does the protection for people in long-term care facilities.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dallas County to receive 6,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine next week
The county will prioritize incarcerated and homeless populations with those doses, since they’re more difficult to track down for a follow-up second dose.
Moderna COVID vaccine trial underway on children in Plano
Clinical trials to test the Moderna vaccine's effectiveness in children are getting underway in North Texas.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Medical and nursing students helping with new vaccine drive-thru site at TCU
Medical students and student nurses are part of the team opening a new COVID-19 vaccine site on the campus of Texas Christian University.
FEMA vaccination site opens at Globe Life Field in Arlington
FEMA hopes to vaccinate up to 21,000 per week at Globe Life Field in Arlington starting on Friday.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Biden marks 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office
President Joe Biden marked the administration of the 50 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine since his swearing-in.
How would vaccine makers adapt to COVID-19 variants?
COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today’s variants, but companies are making plans to update their shots if needed.
Pfizer researching effects of 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.