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CDC: “These Are The Most Common Side Effects of Vaccine Boosters”

October 21. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday published data listing the most common side effects people reported after receiving boosters of Pfizer’s or Moderna’s two-dose Covid…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health, Vaccination

Is Restricting Travel Over Vaccine Type A Form of Discrimination?

October 20. Countries should grant entry to vaccinated travelers regardless of which shot they received to prevent discrimination and facilitate business, a top official of the Pan American Health Organization…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesTourism, Vaccination

Antigua Expands Local Vaccination in Anticipation of Opening to Tourism Surge

Antigua and Barbuda has expanded its tourism opening with local vaccination rates continuing to rise. The twin-island country has eased on-island restrictions, meaning “visitors can look forward to enjoying some…

North America, UpdatesHealth, USA, Vaccination

FDA Authorizes Booster Doses & Mix-Match of Vaccines

October 21. The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any of the three authorized…

North America, UpdatesAirlines, Vaccination

US Airlines Reportedly Back Down On Vaccine Mandate Deadlines

October 19. After previously drawing a line in the sand, some US-based airlines have retreated from earlier threats to either fire unvaccinated workers or send them onto unpaid leave. Both…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, COVID, Health, Vaccination

Costa Rica Extends Vaccine Eligibility to All Undocumented Foreigners

October 18. Through October 28, Costa Rica Social Security Fund (CCSS) establishments will continue vaccinating undocumented migrants against Covid-19, the organization announced. This extends the initial period, which expired Friday,…

Elsewhere, UpdatesCOVID, Europe, Health, Vaccination

Russia Struggling to Fill Sputnik Vaccine Orders

October 15. Millions of people worldwide are still waiting to receive their doses of the Russian-developed Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine after supply issues stalled production and export, The Associated Press…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health, Vaccination

Covid News: J.&J. Recipients May Be Better Off With Other Boosters

October 13. People who received a Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine may be better off with a booster shot from Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, according to preliminary data from a federal…

Elsewhere, UpdatesCOVID, Europe, Health, Vaccination

Italy Hits Target of Vaccinating 80% of Its Population Over-12

October 10. Italy reached the target of fully vaccinating 80% of the population over the age of 12 against COVID-19, according to official data, achieving a goal Rome had set…

Elsewhere, UpdatesHealth, Vaccination, World

World’s First Malaria Vaccine Approved!

October 6. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the widespread use of a malaria vaccine among children in Africa and other areas of high malaria transmission – a breakthrough…