Health News Why Getting A Covid Vaccine In The Nose Might Work Better

One way to fight vaccine hesitancy: ditch the needles

Needle-free vaccines make immunizations easier. Tiny dissolvable microneedle patches, applied like stickers, deliver vaccines painlessly through the skin. The patch feels rough, like a cat’s tongue or ... Read More

They want COVID shots to protect their health or family. They can't get them

Jason Mitton wanted one of the new COVID-19 vaccines before leaving on a business trip. But the pharmacists at a drug store near his home in Austin, Texas, refused. "He's like: 'Do you have a doctor's ... Read More

Comparing COVID-19 vaccines

A recent study has provided the first side-by-side comparison of how three major COVID-19 vaccine types differ in triggering immune responses and sustaining protection, according to an analysis ... Read More

FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids' deaths

Food and Drug Administration officials say they will ratchet up requirements for vaccine studies, citing concerns about COVID shots for kids. But public health experts question the agency's analysis. Read More

Washington health officials recommends updated COVID-19 vaccine for all 6 months and older

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) made its own official recommendation that everyone 6 months and older get the COVID-19 vaccine. This recommendation is majorly expanded ... Read More

Student Health confirms COVID vaccine availability amid federal scrutiny

Student Health hosts the Immu-Fair at the start of each school year to provide students the opportunity to get up-to-date on all their vaccinations. (Henry Kofman / Daily Trojan) Students, faculty and ... Read More

FDA claims Covid shots killed 10 children and vows new vaccine rules

Vaccine experts said the memo was irresponsible and omits key details about how officials arrived at the conclusion. Read More

Can you get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall? What to know about the new requirements.

It's officially the season of text prompts and phone call reminders to get your seasonal vaccines. Cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other common respiratory illnesses tend to spike as temperatures go ... Read More

Who Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, and When Is the Best Time?

Who is eligible for a COVID vaccine? While early FDA guidelines restricted COVID vaccinations to older adults or those with preexisting conditions, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ... Read More

Why the COVID vaccine isn't part of an injury compensation court

From inoculations against polio and smallpox to protections from measles and tetanus, vaccines are critical health care tools that have saved more than 150 million lives in the past 50 years. Rarely, ... Read More