Pharmacist Says Scare Over J & J Side Effects Not Keeping People Away
A Newton pharmacist said the scare over rare side-effects is not keeping people away, even though it was enough to make the federal government put a temporary stop to J & J shots.
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A Newton pharmacist said the scare over rare side-effects is not keeping people away, even though it was enough to make the federal government put a temporary stop to J & J shots.
Students in dozens of districts across Massachusetts will return to school Monday morning.
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.72%.
Officials are asking a judge to force Liberty Tax Service in Lynn to close after the owner told employees and customers they are not allowed to wear masks.
A 9,000-seat amphitheater in New Hampshire's Lakes Region is advertising a combination of reduced- and full-capacity shows this summer.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released newly updated COVID guidance for summer camps.
CDC data shows about 8% of Americans have missed that important second dose -- up from about 3.4% in March.
School officials are concerned about rising cases and outbreaks linked to sports or clubs.
The Town of Abington is working to ensure its schools have a safe return from April vacation.
As of Sunday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.74%.
A look down Landsdowne Street and there were a sea of Red Sox jerseys and smiling faces.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 639,314. The total number of confirmed deaths is now 17,193.
Police in Rhode Island say a man assaulted a 16-year-old Walmart worker after refusing to put a mask on his young child.
The popcorn is hot, the lights are low and the show must go on at Dedham Community Theatre.
U.S. health officials lifted an 11-day pause on COVID-19 vaccinations using Johnson & Johnson's single-dose shot on Friday, after scientific advisers decided its benefits outweigh a rare risk of blood clot.
Boston College is requiring all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus for the fall semester.
Dr. Paul Sax of Brigham and Women's Hospital said the temporary pause on the J&J vaccine shouldn't scare people away from the vaccination process.
The Kraft Center Mass General Brigham Mobile COVID Services program is providing COVID testing and vaccinations to the most vulnerable patients and communities.
Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 637,928. The total number of confirmed deaths is now 17,181.
New Hampshire leads the way with more than 70% of adults vaccinated.
Doctors say Massachusetts is making good progress, but speeding up the shots could be key to stopping the pandemic.
As unemployment numbers decrease, local business owners are afraid they may have trouble hiring staff to serve customers.
Governor Baker said the state has the capacity to make more COVID vaccine appointments if the doses are increased.
As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 2.00%.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says having an occasional drink is unlikely to blunt your immune response.
