Vaccines

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1:07pm Feb 08, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Facebook Widens Ban On COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation In Push To Boost Confidence

by Shannon Bond

The social network says it will focus on groups, pages and accounts repeatedly sharing false claims about vaccines.
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11:42am Feb 08, 2021

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My Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Visit?

by Jane Greenhalgh

I haven't seen my mother in over a year. I was going to visit in April to celebrate her 90th birthday but the pandemic put that on hold. Now that she's been vaccinated is it time for the birthday hug?
Meredith Miotke for NPR

2:17pm Feb 02, 2021

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What's Going On With All These Coronavirus Variants? An Illustrated Guide

One day you're worrying about the regular old coronavirus. Then — seemingly out of the blue — there are variants. Worrisome variants! How did they come to be? And why are they likely more contagious?
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7:46pm Jan 31, 2021

National National Science Health & Safety

LA COVID-19 Vaccinations Delayed By Protesters

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Dozens of protesters gathered at the entrance to one of the nation's largest mass-vaccination sites, leading officials to shut down the entrance for an hour.
3:57pm Jan 25, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Guilford County To Feds: 'We Need Our Fair Share Of Vaccines'

by David Ford

Greensboro and Guilford County leaders presented their concerns at a press conference Monday over delays in COVID-19 vaccine shipments.

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5:00am Jan 25, 2021

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Protect Pregnant Women 'Through Research,' Not 'From Research,' OB-GYNs Urge

by Maggie Mertens

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, doctors say it's long past time to address the exclusion of pregnant women from research on drugs and vaccines. They say better study design is the answer.
6:46pm Jan 21, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Small Number Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Thrown Out, N.C. Officials Say

by Associated Press April Laissle

North Carolina's top public official acknowledged for the first time on Thursday that the state has seen a small number of coronavirus vaccine doses thrown out at a time when supplies remain limite
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2:44pm Jan 20, 2021

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Biden Adviser Sees Local Answers To Boosting Mask Use, Speeding Up Vaccinations

by Steve Inskeep

For two of the biggest obstacles to curbing the pandemic, it won't just be federal officials who will lead the way, says Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of President Biden's COVID-19 advisory board.

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4:51pm Jan 14, 2021

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NC To Vaccinate Those 65+; College Students Not Prioritized

by Associated Press, Bryan Anderson and Gary Robertson
4:45pm Jan 08, 2021

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As COVID Cases Rise, Cohen 'Most Worried' She's Been During Pandemic

by Bethany Chafin

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service Secretary Dr.
6:01pm Jan 06, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

New NC Chief Justice Seeks Vaccine Access For Court System

by Associated Press, Gary Robertson
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5:38pm Jan 05, 2021

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What Will It Take To End The COVID-19 Pandemic?

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Health experts are hopeful that vaccines will stop the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. But what will it take to make the 12 to 15 billion doses to cover the entire globe?

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