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Reaching vaccine targets is key to a return to mostly-normal life. But can the hesitant be swayed?

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada Will it take incentives to convince the 20 per cent of Canadian who appear to be sitting on the sidelines? Or coercive policies? Author of the article: Sharon Kirkey Publishing date: May 22, 2021  •  14 hours ago  •  5 minute read  •  265 Comments According to data, “vaccine willingness”… Read More »

Cuomo probe looks at vaccine czar’s calls to county leaders

Investigators looking into sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo interviewed county officials about his “vaccine czar” calling them to assess their support for the embattled governor ByThe Associated Press May 8, 2021, 7:14 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article NEW YORK — Investigators looking into sexual… Read More »

Pharma erupts as Biden administration backs waiver of vaccine patent rights

The Biden administration’s call to waive patent rights for coronavirus vaccines sparked vociferous opposition from drugmakers and pharma industry groups, which quickly claimed the move will discourage future drug research and do little to increase supply.  Activists, who have pressured the administration for months on the issue, argue a waiver is needed to begin removing… Read More »

Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be linked to anxiety and fainting, according to CDC

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to fainting and other anxiety-related events, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC examined five vaccination sites and found that 17 patients had fainted after receiving the vaccine. The CDC further analyzed data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System and found… Read More »