Tag: covid vaccine
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More Americans claim ‘major side effects’ from COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly five years after the Food and Drug Administration rushed its OK of the COVID-19 vaccine, more Americans are reporting that they suffered “major” side effects, drawing a new demand for an investigation into government reports that few felt any health issues. In a new national survey sure to renew concerns about the vaccines forced…
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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet grills RFK Jr. on vaccine policy, calls for his removal from health post
Following a tense exchange with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a Senate hearing on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, reiterated his call for the Health and Human Services secretary’s ouster, charging that the Trump cabinet member’s tenure has been “catastrophic” for the country’s health care system. The two clashed nearly continuously throughout…
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Centura opening 11,700 more COVID-19 vaccination appointments, including second dose appointments
Centura Health is opening thousands of new vaccine appointments and will offer second doses to patients unable to receive them at their previous provider, the health system announced Friday. Centura will open an additional 11,700 Pfizer vaccine spots at the Broadmoor World Arena between April 23 and April 26, according to a news release. People…
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Dr. Moma clinic COVID-19 vaccination patients frustrated, worried
Patients who received COVID-19 vaccinations at a Colorado Springs medical spa were feeling frustrated and inconvenienced Wednesday after learning they should consider their doses invalid and restart their shot series. Colorado health officials announced late Tuesday that people who received an initial dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at Dr. Moma Health and Wellness…
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UCHealth offering online self-scheduling for COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Coloradans can now self-schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments online with UCHealth, the health system announced Tuesday. Anyone 18 and older can choose an open appointment time and clinic location most convenient for them, according to a news release. UCHealth plans to open general vaccine scheduling to Coloradans age 16 and older on May 3, the release…
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Patients face uncertainty after receiving vaccination at Colorado Springs clinic where thousands of doses were seized
Patients who received their COVID-19 vaccine at Dr. Moma Health and Wellness Clinic in Colorado Springs were still struggling with uncertainty Monday as state health officials continued their investigation into its vaccination process. The state on Friday paused administration of the coronavirus vaccine at the clinic because of “irregularities in vaccine storage and handling” observed…