/news/tags/pfizer Pfizer en-US Copyright Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:59:41 GMT /news/health-science/2021-11-04/akron-childrens-begins-administering-covid-19-vaccine-to-kids-ages-5-to-11 The CDC approved the Pfizer vaccine for this age group earlier this week. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:59:41 GMT /news/health-science/2021-11-04/akron-childrens-begins-administering-covid-19-vaccine-to-kids-ages-5-to-11 Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2021-11-04/covid-vaccines-for-kids-ages-5-to-11-are-available-in-ohio-now Ohio has already received more than 300,000 pediatric doses and more are expected in the coming days. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:59:01 GMT /news/health-science/2021-11-04/covid-vaccines-for-kids-ages-5-to-11-are-available-in-ohio-now Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-08-27/kent-state-university-of-akron-mandate-covid-19-vaccine This decision comes after the FDA granted full approval to Pfizer's vaccine earlier this week. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:50:53 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-27/kent-state-university-of-akron-mandate-covid-19-vaccine Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2021-08-23/summit-county-public-health-offers-new-incentive-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine The health department will be giving away $100 Visa or Mastercard gift cards to residents who receive their first dose of any COVID-19 vaccine. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:30:09 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-23/summit-county-public-health-offers-new-incentive-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2021-06-13/summa-health-deploys-mobile-vaccination-unit Summa Health is taking requests for locations within the community to bring their mobile vaccination unit. Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:31:26 GMT /news/health-science/2021-06-13/summa-health-deploys-mobile-vaccination-unit Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2021-06-11/summit-county-health-commissioner-covid-19-vaccine-shelf-life-increasing Donna Skoda says the FDA's move to extend the expiration date for vaccines is nothing new. Sat, 12 Jun 2021 00:17:50 GMT /news/health-science/2021-06-11/summit-county-health-commissioner-covid-19-vaccine-shelf-life-increasing Kabir Bhatia /news/government-politics/2021-05-05/school-board-in-southwest-ohio-district-votes-students-and-staff-can-quit-wearing-masks The Board of Education for a southwest Ohio school district has voted to defy the state’s mask mandate. Wed, 05 May 2021 23:28:01 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-05/school-board-in-southwest-ohio-district-votes-students-and-staff-can-quit-wearing-masks Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-05-05/what-to-expect-for-covid-19-vaccines-in-children-ages-12-to-15 The FDA is expected to authorize use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 within the next week. Wed, 05 May 2021 22:23:18 GMT /news/health-science/2021-05-05/what-to-expect-for-covid-19-vaccines-in-children-ages-12-to-15 Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2021-04-28/summit-county-public-health-announces-covid-19-vaccine-pop-up-clinics For two weeks starting May 3, the clinics will be spread throughout the county. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:16:51 GMT /news/health-science/2021-04-28/summit-county-public-health-announces-covid-19-vaccine-pop-up-clinics Abigail Bottar /news/health-science/2020-12-28/a-look-at-current-covid-vaccines-and-those-coming-oh-really Pfizer and Moderna are making vaccines now, but several other companies are working on others using different technology. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:37:47 GMT /news/health-science/2020-12-28/a-look-at-current-covid-vaccines-and-those-coming-oh-really Kabir Bhatia, Jeff St. Clair