Category: Public Health

In America, Covid Vaccine Eligibility Is a ‘Crazy Quilt’ of State Rules

By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News in COVID-19, Kaiser Health News, Public Health, states, Vaccines
March 22, 2021

Across the country, a mishmash of rules to qualify for a precious covid shot is creating nightmares for consumers. Criteria including age, occupation and medical conditions vary dramatically.

Some Dream — Others Scheme — To Find a Vaccine Before Spring Break

By Fred Mogul in COVID-19, Kaiser Health News, Public Health, states, Vaccines
March 22, 2021

It’s the second spring break of the pandemic, and rumors abound about people exploiting loopholes to get vaccinated in order to party. But some students who’ve been immunized were eligible because of where they work or underlying health conditions.

The Hype Has Faded, but Don’t Count Out Convalescent Plasma in Covid Battle

By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News in COVID-19, fda, Global Health Watch, Kaiser Health News, Public Health
March 22, 2021

The once-promising therapy that infuses blood plasma from recovered covid-19 patients into newly infected people, theoretically to boost immunity, has suffered setbacks. But some proponents say it’s too early to abandon the treatment.

So You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?

By Bernard J. Wolfson in Asking Never Hurts, California, CDC, COVID-19, Kaiser Health News, Public Health, Vaccines
March 22, 2021

The vaccination rollout has been unsteady, but the vaccines seem very effective, raising hopes that the pandemic will subside by later this year if enough Americans get their shots. Meanwhile, remain cautious.