While the chance of a blood clot from the J&J vaccine is astronomically low and vaccinating as many people as possible is a paramount goal, the government felt confident it could afford to stop its use.
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Are Covid-19 Vaccine Passports Legal?
Health policy expert Lawrence Gostin runs through the complicated legal rules around businesses asking for proof of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Several States Halt Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After U.S. Regulators Recommend Pause
New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio followed a recommendation by federal regulators Tuesday to temporarily pause Johnson & Johnson distribution after six reports of…
Hawaii’s Vaccine Passport Is Slated To Roll Out By Summer
The Aloha State follows New York in creating a digital vaccine verification program.
Using Humor And Nostalgia, More Brands Are Putting Money And Clout Behind Covid-19 Vaccine PSAs
Well known companies ranging from tech giants to beer brands are rolling out ad campaigns that encourage people to get their shot.
Why Vaccine Passports Would Be More Popular If We Just Called Them Something Else
New research suggests that the notion of Covid-status verification is popular—but the most often used term is political poison.
How Vaccine Companies Are Battling Covid-19 Variants
From newly designed vaccines to booster shots, pharma companies are fighting back against the more infectious variants that are taking over the world.
Devastating Covid-19 Variant In Brazil Now 2nd-Most Reported Variant In U.S., CDC Data Shows
The highly contagious variant is contributing to an alarming wave of cases in Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro still opposes lockdown measures.
Here’s Why These Countries Are Reconsidering The AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine — Even Though Experts Say It’s Safe
At least seven countries have restricted the shots use in younger people despite regulators asserting the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.
BioNTech’s Humble Billionaire CEO On The Next Era Of MRNA Vaccines
Uğur Şahin, cofounder and CEO of BioNTech, became a billionaire thanks to his company’s success in creating one of the first Covid-19 vaccines. Here the scientist talks about what’s next.
