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CDC examining ‘handful’ of additional severe cases possibly linked to J&J vaccine

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. is looking into additional cases of severe side effects possibly linked to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Rochelle Walensky."These have been a handful of cases, not an overwhelming number of... Read More.

All US adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- All adults in the United States are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, with all 50 states and Washington, D.C., meeting the April 19 deadline President Joe Biden had set for opening eligibility.Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont were... Read More.

Four infertility organizations that help Black women on their parenting journeys

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Regina Townsend, 39, of Chicago, said that as a Black child and then as a young Black woman, she never heard discussions of infertility and in vitro fertilization among her family and friends.When she had difficulty getting pregnant after getting married,... Read More.

Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect women’s menstrual cycles? Here’s what we know

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some women are describing temporary changes in their menstrual cycles after taking a COVID-19 vaccine, experts in the medical community are reporting.With nearly 30% of U.S. adults fully vaccinated, scientists and doctors still don't know why -- or even if --... Read More.

Half of Americans over 18 have received at least one vaccine shot: CDC

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Half of Americans over 18 have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot, according to data released Sunday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.There were close to 130 million adults in the country who received one shot, roughly 50.4%... Read More.

Jackson, Mississippi has an ongoing water crisis. Here’s how it’s impacting its citizens.

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Miss.) -- When winter storms swept throughout the South in mid-February, millions of people lost power and water for days. One of the cities hit hardest was Jackson, Mississippi.The capital city of Mississippi went without clean water for nearly a month. Some Jackson... Read More.

Scientists exploring possible link between Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca vaccine blood clot issues

Saturday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine still on pause in the U.S. after reports of a rare but severe blood clotting disorder in a small number of the roughly 7 million people who've received the shot, health experts now are... Read More.

Philadelphia police lose 24-year veteran, father of 3 to COVID-19

Saturday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 has taken the lives of more than 565,000 Americans and counting.Those we've lost come from all backgrounds and include the very people -- first responders and medical staff -- who have been working on the front lines. But the virus... Read More.

Rare reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine remain a mystery, putting many women on edge

Saturday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Kristi Escobar was offered an appointment to get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last Monday, she wondered if she should wait for another option.J&J was the newest of the three vaccines available. And there had been a recent report of... Read More.

Mom warns COVID-19 is still ‘serious’ as her 1-year-old fights the virus

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) -- As COVID-19 vaccines have rolled out and the world begins to slowly reopen, a Michigan mother is encouraging others to continue living with caution as her child fights the virus."This is serious and it's killing people," Andrea Bell told Good... Read More.

Prisons postpone vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson shots paused

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause, likely to last another seven to 10 days while a federal advisory committee evaluates a possible link to a rare but severe blood clotting disorder, may deal a blow to vulnerable populations -- the homebound,... Read More.

How environmental racism continues to affect communities of color

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Shaina Oliver's asthma flares up on cold days. Her kids can't play outside, often due to the heavy air pollution surrounding their community."It becomes a burden because you have to buy more air filters for each room," she said. "And it's... Read More.

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CDC examining ‘handful’ of additional severe cases possibly linked to J&J vaccine

All US adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines

Four infertility organizations that help Black women on their parenting journeys

Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect women’s menstrual cycles? Here’s what we know

Half of Americans over 18 have received at least one vaccine shot: CDC

Jackson, Mississippi has an ongoing water crisis. Here’s how it’s impacting its citizens.

Scientists exploring possible link between Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca vaccine blood clot issues

Philadelphia police lose 24-year veteran, father of 3 to COVID-19

Rare reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine remain a mystery, putting many women on edge

Mom warns COVID-19 is still ‘serious’ as her 1-year-old fights the virus

Prisons postpone vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson shots paused

How environmental racism continues to affect communities of color

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