Demand for COVID-19 Vaccines Declines As Eligibility Expands
As eligibility for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) COVID-19 vaccines expands to people 16 years and older, many counties in the United States are starting to experience a decline in demand for the vaccines.1 Carlos Del Rio, MD, professor at the Emory University School of Medicine said, “I worry that we’re rapidly transitioning our country from […]
Growing Number of Universities Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
More than 50 universities across the United States have announced they will require students to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend in-person classes or on campus activities this fall.1 Among these institutions of higher learning are Brown University, Cleveland State University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Montclair State University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, […]
“Breakthrough Cases” of COVID-19 Emerging Among Fully Vaccinated Americans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting a COVID-19 vaccine, stating that, “COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick. Based on what we know about COVID-19 vaccines, people who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they had stopped doing because of the pandemic.”1 […]
Kansas Woman Dies Day After Being Vaccinated for COVID-19
A 68-year-old woman died suddenly on Mar. 24, 2021 the day after getting the first dose of an experimental COVID-19 biologic in Kansas. Mother and grandmother Jeanie M. Evans experienced an anaphylactic reaction to the shot during the 15-minute observation period following administration of the biologic on Mar. 23 at the Keystone Early Learning Center […]
40 Percent of U.S. Marines Opting Out of COVID-19 Vaccination
Story Highlights Among U.S. military forces, the rate of refusal for the experimental COVID-19 vaccines is reportedly at about 33 percent but may be higher. A new report shows that the number of Marines declining COVID-19 vaccinations may be closer to 40 percent. To date, the military cannot mandate COVID-19 vaccinations because the FDA only […]
Physical Therapist Dies Two Days After Getting COVID-19 Shot in Indiana
A healthy 28-year-old woman in Indiana died unexpectedly at her home on Jan. 21, 2021 two days after receiving an experimental mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) biologic for COVID-19. The deceased, Haley Link Brinkmeyer, PhD worked as a physical therapist at the North River Health Campus senior living community in Evansville.1 2 3 “My 28 year […]