vaccine /news/tags/vaccine vaccine en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:07:30 GMT The FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5 /npr-news/2022-12-08/the-fda-clears-updated-covid-19-vaccines-for-kids-under-age-5 The decision aims to better protect the littlest kids amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign off soon. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:07:30 GMT /npr-news/2022-12-08/the-fda-clears-updated-covid-19-vaccines-for-kids-under-age-5 The Associated Press Cleveland Clinic opens phone line for monkeypox vaccine /news/health/2022-10-07/cleveland-clinic-opens-phone-line-for-monkeypox-vaccine Cleveland Clinic is offering monkeypox vaccinations at its main campus in Downtown Cleveland. People do not have to be a current patient of the Clinic but will be screened by an infectious disease provider to see if they qualify for the shot. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:43:24 GMT /news/health/2022-10-07/cleveland-clinic-opens-phone-line-for-monkeypox-vaccine Taylor Wizner Cleveland to host a monkeypox vaccine clinic Friday /news/health-science/2022-08-24/cleveland-to-host-a-monkeypox-vaccine-clinic-friday The Cleveland Department of Public Health will host a free monkeypox vaccination clinic on Friday, the city announced in a media release. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:02:07 GMT /news/health-science/2022-08-24/cleveland-to-host-a-monkeypox-vaccine-clinic-friday Stephanie Czekalinski Should you wait to get a COVID-19 booster that targets new variants? /news/health-science/2022-08-15/should-you-wait-to-get-a-covid-19-booster-that-targets-new-variants COVID-19 vaccine makers are developing new boosters that target the new omicron subvariants that are now dominant. That anticipated reformulation is expected to come sometime this fall, but doctors say it's not worth it to wait for the new formulation. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/health-science/2022-08-15/should-you-wait-to-get-a-covid-19-booster-that-targets-new-variants Stephanie Czekalinski Summit County health department hosts COVID-19 booster clinic /news/npr-news/2022-04-04/summit-county-health-department-to-host-covid-19-booster-vaccine-clinic Summit County Public Health will host a COVID-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic Tuesday at 1867 W. Market St. in Akron from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to a media release. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:09:50 GMT /news/npr-news/2022-04-04/summit-county-health-department-to-host-covid-19-booster-vaccine-clinic Stephanie Czekalinski Their 17-year-old grandchild died of COVID-19. Now, a Cleveland couple urges teens to get vaccinated /news/health-science/2022-02-22/their-17-year-old-grandchild-died-of-covid-19-now-a-cleveland-couple-urges-teens-to-get-vaccinated Kennedy Stonum had just turned 17, gotten her driver's license, and was looking forward to a life full of possibilities when her life was tragically cut short on Feb. 11, 2022. Stonum passed away from severe complications of COVID-19. She had no underlying health conditions, but she was not vaccinated. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/health-science/2022-02-22/their-17-year-old-grandchild-died-of-covid-19-now-a-cleveland-couple-urges-teens-to-get-vaccinated As Delta Variant Rapidly Spreads, Federal Health Officials Approve Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine for Some /news/health-science/2021-08-13/as-delta-variant-rapidly-spreads-federal-health-officials-approve-third-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-for-some The CDC is encouraging certain people who are considered immunocompromised to consider getting another shot to help protect against the new strain. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:40:22 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-13/as-delta-variant-rapidly-spreads-federal-health-officials-approve-third-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-for-some Sarah Taylor Morning Headlines: Delta on Track to Become Dominant Strain; Gov. Signs Bill Banning Schools, Colleges From Mandating Vaccines Under Emergency Use /news/2021-07-15/morning-headlines-delta-on-track-to-become-dominant-strain-gov-signs-bill-banning-schools-colleges-from-mandating-vaccines-under-emergency-use State health officials say the delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly increasing and is on track to become the dominant strain in Ohio; Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that forbids public schools and colleges from requiring individuals to receive vaccines not granted full approval by the U.S. FDA; the Cleveland Clinic will not be administering a new Alzheimer’s drug for now; and more stories. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:41:07 GMT /news/2021-07-15/morning-headlines-delta-on-track-to-become-dominant-strain-gov-signs-bill-banning-schools-colleges-from-mandating-vaccines-under-emergency-use Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser Morning Headlines: Lawmakers Pass $75B State Budget; Controversial Vaccine Bill Passes /news/2021-06-29/morning-headlines-lawmakers-pass-75b-state-budget-controversial-vaccine-bill-passes The new two-year state budget is on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine after overwhelmingly bipartisan votes in the House and Senate late Monday evening; Lawmakers pass bill banning Ohio’s public schools and universities from requiring students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19; Ohio is now the 18th state to allow college athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness; and more stories. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:47:49 GMT /news/2021-06-29/morning-headlines-lawmakers-pass-75b-state-budget-controversial-vaccine-bill-passes Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser Ohio Ending Mask Mandate for Vaccinated People Along With Compliance Enforcement /news/health-science/2021-05-17/ohio-ending-mask-mandate-for-vaccinated-people-along-with-compliance-enforcement Masks are still required in certain places that tend to be crowded or have many unvaccinated people. Tue, 18 May 2021 02:34:09 GMT /news/health-science/2021-05-17/ohio-ending-mask-mandate-for-vaccinated-people-along-with-compliance-enforcement Andy Chow