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Archive: Vaccines & Testing
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August 26, 2021
Employers are Asking | FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA granted full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine — which will be marketed as Comirnaty. This applies to all Americans ages 16 and older, however, the vaccine is still available under Emergency Use Authorization for patients between the ages …
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August 23, 2021
FDA Grants Full Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine first was granted Emergency Use Authorization in December 2020, and the authorization was expanded to people ages 12 through 15 in May 2021, and continues to be available and for the administration of a third booster dose …
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August 19, 2021
Employers are Asking | COVID-19 Booster Shots
We’ve been hearing about booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine for a few months, and now it looks like they’re finally here. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention released a joint statement with the U.S Department of Health and …
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May 12, 2021
CDC, FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Use in Children Ages 12-16
Indianapolis media reported Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana’s chief medical officer, said Hoosier parents will be allowed to register their 12- to 15-year-old children beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday.
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April 26, 2021
Indiana Resumes Administering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana State Department of Health announced it would resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at its vaccination clinics over the weekend, according to the Indianapolis Star.
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April 13, 2021
Indiana State Department of Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Tuesday morning it will temporarily suspend usage of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the state’s clinics, the Indianapolis Star reports.
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March 9, 2021
CDC Provides Guidance on Fully Vaccinated People
The CDC defines people as fully vaccinated: Two weeks after received the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or two weeks after received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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March 5, 2021
Indiana Teachers: COVID-19 Vaccine – Federal Pharmacy Program
Teachers and educators in Indiana can now make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the federal pharmacy program.
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March 1, 2021
Five Things to Know Regarding Newly Approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) was given to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this weekend, giving United States’ citizens a third option for a vaccination. The Associated Press reported that J&J will be shipping vaccine on Sunday night. The vaccine has …
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February 10, 2021
Wellness Wednesday: Tips to Keep Your Heart in Shape
Are you fitting in at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity per week? According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or 75 minutes …
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February 3, 2021
Wellness Wednesday: Don’t Be Sidelined By Heart Disease
Are you having trouble dealing with stress and anxiety about the COVID-19 vaccines? You’re not alone. Read more for ways to cope with stress and anxiety.
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February 2, 2021
Apex Hosts COVID-19 Vaccinations Webinar
Apex Benefits delivered factual COVID-19 vaccine information to more than 300 registrants during its COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace webinar on Thursday, January 28.