Rockmond Dunbar is out as a cast member of the series 9-1-1 because of the show’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. “I applied for religious and medical accommodations pursuant to the law and unfortunately was denied by my employer,” said Dunbar in a statement to Deadline. Dunbar played Michael Grant on the series for five seasons and saw… Read more »
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Summer Walker called out for telling people who got the COVID vaccine to stay away
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Summer WalkerSummer Walker landed herself in hot water on Wednesday when sharing her tho…
Pfizer says 3rd dose of its vaccine can ‘strongly’ boost protection against delta variant
Pfizer says a third vaccine shot would “strongly” boost protection against the highly contagious Delta variant. The company cited new data that suggests a third shot could improve immune response by up to five times more in people ages 18-55, and eleven times more in people over 65. Pfizer is currently seeking FDA approval… Read more »
CVS Offering Super Bowl Tickets as Part of Vaccine Plan
CVS is rolling out contests for customers who get the Covid-19 vaccine. The chain says that customers will have the chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl if they get the vaccine. Tickets to the biggest game in football aren’t the only prizes on the line. Customers could also win cash prizes, gift cards,… Read more »
A ‘Vaccine Patch’ Could Soon Replace Needle Jabs
Are you someone who’s afraid of needles? Researchers are working on a vaccine patch that could one day replace a jab in the arm. So-called ‘microneedle patches’ would be able to deliver vaccines using a bunch of tiny, nearly microscopic needles instead of one big one. They say the patch feels like “if someone… Read more »
What To Watch For If You’ve Had The J&J Vaccine
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been put on hold after reports of rare blood clotting issues. But what about those who already got their shot? First off, the experts say the risk is very low – only six cases out of 7 million patients have been reported so far. If it’s been more than… Read more »