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Number of visits to government’s vaccine site spiked after CDC released new mask guidance 

Number of visits to US government’s vaccine website spiked by 22% after CDC released new mask guidance for Americans who got their COVID shot On May 13, the CDC announced that Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could take off their masks outdoors and in most indoor settings Shortly after Biden tweeted the news that same… Read More »

Reaching vaccine targets is key to a return to mostly-normal life. But can the hesitant be swayed?

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada Will it take incentives to convince the 20 per cent of Canadian who appear to be sitting on the sidelines? Or coercive policies? Author of the article: Sharon Kirkey Publishing date: May 22, 2021  •  1 day ago  •  5 minute read  •  718 Comments According to data, “vaccine willingness”… Read More »

In Covid-19 Vaccine Data, LGBTQ People Fear Invisibility

The Coronavirus Outbreak liveLatest Updates Maps and Cases Vaccine Rollout Second Dose Outdoor Mask Guidance Josie Nixon of Denver, Colo. had to select “other” for her gender when registering for a Covid vaccine. There was no option for “transgender woman.”Credit…Caleb Alvarado for The New York Times SectionsSkip to contentSkip to site index In Covid Vaccine… Read More »

HIV status does not affect immune responses to Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, two studies show

Two studies of immune responses to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine show that the vaccine produced similar immune responses in people with or without HIV. People with HIV did not experience more side effects from the vaccine. The findings have been made available as pre-prints, which means that they have not been peer-reviewed yet. There is… Read More »