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The drug company says the problem involved one batch of a substance that goes into its coronavirus vaccine. But the contractor, Emergent BioSolutions, has a history of problems.

A federal push to reach both residents and staff at long-term care facilities is winding down, leaving many workers who care for the elderly and vulnerable unvaccinated.

With control of Congress, Democrats could quickly overturn some Trump administration health regulations by using the Congressional Review Act. So why aren’t they moving to do so?

Same building. Same procedure. Same doctor. But there was an extra “facility fee” because the location changed slightly. A shot that used to cost her about $30 went up to more than $300.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine into most Americans’ arms will involve much more than a good supply and logistics. Values such as equity, deep listening, and informed choice are crucial, too.

The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill expands subsidies for private insurance plans. That will lighten the burden on consumers, but it locks taxpayers into yet more support for the health care industry.

The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason why Black Americans might hesitate on the COVID-19 vaccine. But many say it’s current racism in health care and Tuskegee is used as an excuse.

For the second year, undergraduates in New York City are mostly sticking to campus. But there is plenty of gossip about classmates exploiting loopholes to get vaccinated in order to travel or party.

Military medics who are normally deployed to combat zones are now on a feel-good mission at home. They are helping to administer COVID-19 vaccinations at a dozen sites across the country.

Calling themselves the “Vax’n 8,” a group of doctors in Vacaville, Calif., recorded a cover of “My Shot” from the musical Hamilton to promote vaccine confidence.