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Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate on larger employers gets 2-1 appeals court victory: Will it begin January 4?
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large private sector employers could move forward. That was a reversal on a decision that would require 84 million members of the ... more
COVID VACCINE UPDATE: Hochul says New York will change ‘fully vaccinated’ to mean boosted, but CDC panel puts J&J shot in question
Governor Kathy Hochul indicated on Thursday that becoming 'fully vaccinated' would include booster shots sooner than later. Right now 'fully vaccinated' is considered having two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or one ... more
What are the side effects to the COVID-19 booster shot?
The CDC and FDA are both suggesting that any Americans eligible for their COVID-19 booster vaccine get it ahead of the holidays. Many people express nervousness over the side effects following the first two doses ... more
What are the COVID-19 vaccine side effects for children?
The CDC has granted their approval for the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11, so parents are beginning to prepare. The FDA has shared the list of the most common side ... more
What’s better: COVID-19 vaccine or natural immunity?
The CDC has released a report officially backing up that immunity obtained through the COVID-19 vaccine is stronger than natural immunity from being infected. That being said, studies are also showing that natural immunity lasts ... more
How long will natural immunity last against COVID-19?
A study recently released by scientists in the United Kingdom shows that antibodies from COVID-19 due to natural infection will last at least 10 months. The study looked at blood samples from individuals that contracted ... more
Study shows blood clots in Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients was caused by the vaccine
A new study released looked at the reports of individuals who had a rare type of blood clot following their Johnson & Johnson vaccine called a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, or CVST. The data shows ... more
URMC says it needs more information on healthcare worker vaccine mandate after court ruling kills religious exemptions
One of the region's largest health systems says it needs more information on the religious exemption update that came down from the courts last week. On Friday, a judge agreed with New York State - ... more
Will the COVID vaccine be required for students in school? Vaccine mandates could be coming soon
Governor Kathy Hochul says all options are on the table when it comes to COVID vaccine mandates and school children. Could there be a vaccine mandate inside public schools in New York? Governor Hochul said ... more
COVID booster shots critical to keeping infection numbers down: Who needs to get one ASAP?
Health officials say COVID booster shots will be critical in keeping coronavirus infection numbers down this winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will have final say on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and ... more
If vaccinated, chances of breakthrough COVID-19 is higher for those who smoke or use substances
A new study reveals that people with substance use disorders are more likely to contract COVID-19 compared to vaccinated individuals who don't use substances. 580,000 health records for vaccinated people were studied by the National ... more
Former FDA director believes once Delta spreads through unvaccinated and some vaccinated, pandemic will end
Experts still support their prediction that the pandemic will finally end around Thanksgiving. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA director, said there are still a couple of months left, which would bring us up to his ... more
Health Department releases study saying vaccines may be waning but remain protective against hospitalization
The Department of Health released a study that shows vaccines are still effective and keep people out of hospitals when they contract COVID-19. The study looked at 8,834,604 New York adults and how the vaccine ... more
Is the pandemic finally going to end next year? How will COVID-19 disappear?
Some experts seem to really believe the pandemic will end next year. This includes Scott Gottlieb, the formers Commissioner of the FDA. He recently stated that he sees most Americans with some form of immunity ... more
New bill proposal will allow teens to get COVID-19 vaccine without their parents knowledge
Senators are proposing a bill that would allow teens to receive the COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent. The proposal would allow teens ages 14 and up to get the vaccine without their parents knowledge. The ... more
Pfzier seeks emergency use authorization for COVID vaccine in young kids, but is it really safe?
Pfizer is seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to make its COVID-19 vaccine available for children ages 5 to 11. Last week talks of preliminary data showing strong results among children ... more
New addition to healthcare worker COVID vaccine mandate in New York: Deadline set at November 1
New York State has issued a new addition to the healthcare worker COVID vaccine mandate. Now, those who care for the most vulnerable people will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Governor Kathy Hochul ... more
Local nursing home is one of 115 to reach a 100% vaccination rate against COVID-19 in New York State
There are now 115 nursing homes across the State of New York that have a 100% vaccination rate, according to LocalSyr.com. One of the facilities to have reached that point of 100% is Kendal, located ... more
This is how to stop the COVID variants
One expert says COVID and its variants will only continue to thrive and mutate until the entire world is vaccinated. Dr. Vidya Mony, the pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in ... more
