A vaccine trial for children begins Monday in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research begins the trial with Maryland-based company Novavax. The trial will involve children 12 to 17 years old. Researchers hope they will be able to enroll six to 11-year-olds in the summer.
In March, Novavax announced its phase three clinical trial in the UK was overall about 90 percent effective. The Novavax vaccine works differently than the vaccines available. It uses a spike protein to cause an immune system response and create antibodies.| Read more
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Florida showed continued signs of progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic as April turned into May, with vaccinations continuing and the pace of new COVID-19 cases slowing.
CDC guidelines on wearing masks after vaccination could affect communities of color, experts say. Here s how.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines easing outdoor masking recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals may lead to some unintended consequences, particularly for people of color, health experts say.
The agency announced the recommendations Tuesday, as growing evidence shows the risk of infection outside is very low, particularly for those who are fully vaccinated. Health officials used the announcement as another opportunity to encourage vaccinations by providing tangible benefits to those who have gotten their shots.
“The bottom line is clear. If you’re vaccinated, you can do more things more safely both outdoors as well as indoors,” President Joe Biden said in a White House briefing Tuesday. “For those who haven’t gotten their vaccination yet . this is another great reason to go and get vaccinated now.” | Read more
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7:25 a.m. | CDC guidelines on wearing masks after vaccination could affect communities of color, experts say. Here s how.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines easing outdoor masking recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals may lead to some unintended consequences, particularly for people of color, health experts say.
The agency announced the recommendations Tuesday, as growing evidence shows the risk of infection outside is very low, particularly for those who are fully vaccinated. Health officials used the announcement as another opportunity to encourage vaccinations by providing tangible benefits to those who have gotten their shots.
“The bottom line is clear. If you’re vaccinated, you can do more things more safely both outdoors as well as indoors,” President Joe Biden said in a White House briefing Tuesday. “For those who haven’t gotten their vaccination yet . this is another great reason to go and get vaccinated now.” | Re