Posts Tagged: Vaccine

Rockmond Dunbar Leaves ‘9-1-1’ Over Vaccine Mandate

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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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 »

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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 »

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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 »