COVID-19 vaccine Archives

Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms

May 25, 2023 admin 0

By NIH NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have […]

On the Front Lines: Honoring Health Care Heroes During Black History Month

February 2, 2023 admin 0

By Dena Vang Real-world superheroes wear stethoscopes, scrubs and even suits — not capes. For the past two years, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on, Black health care workers and leaders have served on the front lines to advocate for […]

4 Tips to Help Keep Children COVID-free during the School Year

August 11, 2022 admin 0

By Dena Vang Parents, caregivers, and educators have had vastly different experiences with COVID protocols over the course of the pandemic. With the 2022-2023 school year approaching and Omicron subvariants causing an increase in COVID cases, there are measures parents […]

Taking Care of Business, When, How, and What Kind of Testing Needs to be Done

August 1, 2022 admin Comments Off

Black Health Trust Presents: “Update on COVID19 and Other Infectious Diseases Affecting Our Community” The program is also streamed on our social media pages. Please invite your friends and family to follow us on our: Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackhealthtrust YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCwsij4FpmhDWYgeHamVWmbA Black Health Trust DISCLAIMER: Please […]

Juneteenth & Father’s Day Are Special For Black Dads During Covid

June 19, 2022 admin 0

By Paula Penebaker and Darryl Sellers This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022 differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, let’s take a closer look. During […]

Black-Owned Businesses Continue to Advocate for Vaccine Equity and Dispel COVID-19 Misinformation

April 30, 2022 admin 0

As mask mandates are being lifted across the nation, the need for COVID-19 vaccinations remains high, especially among Black communities. Achieving health equity in vaccinations continues to be a focus for communities of color, which have been disproportionately impacted by […]

An Interview with Model and Entrepreneur Damian Lee

March 27, 2022 admin 0

By Staff Damian Lee Is a Fashion Model as well as an entrepreneur having his hands in many things. Damian is originally from California, born and raised. Damian has always had big dreams of becoming a model. He got his […]

The Nation Goes Red in February

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Wear Red and Give By American Heart Association The first Friday each February is American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual […]

The CDC recommended that Americans select a Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine over Johnson & Johnson’s citing a rare but potentially serious side effect.

December 17, 2021 admin 0

By CDC Today, CDC is endorsing updated recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the prevention of COVID-19, expressing a clinical preference for individuals to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine over Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. ACIP’s […]

COVID hospitalizations rise across U.S. as Delta variant fuels surge of new cases

December 10, 2021 admin 0

Some hospitals are overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, largely among unvaccinated people. Internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo, founder and CEO of Just Equity For Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news. […]

Civil Rights Leader Dr. Harry Blake’s Legacy Lives on at Shreveport Health Fair to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations

December 1, 2021 admin 0

By Dena Vang For Lashonda Diouf, a long-time member of Mount Canaan Baptist Church, the recent Stay Well Harry Blake Empowerment Health Fair & Vaccination Event held a special place in her heart. “This event is important for a lot […]

Pfizer Jab 90 Percent Effective In Preventing Adolescent COVID-19

October 25, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off

Study also shows 93 percent effectiveness in preventing the spread of symptomatic infection within 7 to 21 days of second dose.
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4 Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy

September 29, 2021 admin 0

By Dena Vang As cases of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continue to raise concerns across the United States, doctors and public health officials are urging pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to get vaccinated. Here are four things pregnant […]

COVID-19 Safety: How to Prepare Your Kids for Back to School

August 20, 2021 admin 0

By Dena Vang Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, families and schools have worked tirelessly to create safe learning environments for students while also providing services such as school meals, extended daycare, extracurricular activities, and social services. With the […]

What We Know About The Delta Variant So Far

August 11, 2021 admin 0

By Kaiser Permanente You’ve probably heard by now about the Delta variant, a highly contagious strain of COVID-19. In just a few months, it has quickly become the dominant variant in the United States — and it’s causing a national […]

Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19 The Public Health Infrastructure for Black People in Rural Areas and the Impact of COVID-19

June 26, 2021 admin 0

By Josephine Reid Our rural neighbors should not be forgotten in the fight against COVID-19. The pandemic has presented new challenges for our healthcare system that are being brought to the forefront. Many rural communities are facing the worst of […]