A booster jab that will help tackle the South African variant of coronavirus should be ready by the autumn, scientists said yesterday. The promise of an improved formulation will be necessary because the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has a ‘minimal’ effect against the variant in reducing the number of cases, according to preliminary research. Government sources said … Read more
Britain is on course to hit 15million first vaccine dose target by Valentine’s Day as a further 494,163 Covid jabs are given… bringing the total to 11,465,210 Vaccination programme has seen almost 90 per cent of over-80s inoculated Total number of people in the country to have received a jab stands at 11,465,210 Boris Johnson on track … Read more
Britain is on course to hit 15million first vaccine dose target by Valentine’s Day as a further 494,163 Covid jabs are given… bringing the total to 11,465,210 Vaccination programme has seen almost 90 per cent of over-80s inoculated Total number of people in the country to have received a jab stands at 11,465,210 Boris Johnson on track … Read more
Real life data shows the vaccine IS saving lives in the UK: Real-world data shows inoculations ARE reducing infections and deaths, top advisor reveals Data set to be published by Public Health England ‘justifies’ delay of second jab Those already given the injection are experiencing high levels of protection Professor hails results, calling the scheme’s … Read more
Real life data shows the vaccine IS saving lives in the UK: Real-world data shows inoculations ARE reducing infections and deaths, top advisor reveals Data set to be published by Public Health England ‘justifies’ delay of second jab Those already given the injection are experiencing high levels of protection Professor hails results, calling the scheme’s … Read more
Matt Hancock was today urged to ensure every vulnerable Briton gets their second dose of Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine within 12 weeks amid fears they may receive less protection if their top-up is delayed. A landmark study last night showed a single dose of the jab — made alongside drug giant AstraZeneca — was 76 … Read more
People previously infected with coronavirus may only need one dose of the vaccine, a new study suggests. Researchers found that participants who had contracted COVID-19 in the past and received one shot had antibody levels similar to – and even higher than – those who had never been infected and were given two doses. Additionally, … Read more
Jeff Goldblum has officially received his ‘first dose’ of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. He announced the news on Monday in an Instagram post, which included a snapshot of the 68-year-old actor seemingly getting the vaccine at his home in Los Angeles. ‘As a citizen well into my platinum years, I got my first dose of the … Read more
The rate of coronavirus vaccinations is high among nursing home residents in the U.S. but low among staff members, a new report finds. More than three-quarters of people living in long-term care facilities had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 immunization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed on Wednesday. However, when … Read more
With wintry weather adding to lockdown malaise, a ‘health tonic’ might seem like just what the doctor ordered. Liquid tonics range from iron-based pick-me-ups that have been around for decades to modern herbal and vitamin-based products, but most promise a boost to your energy, immunity or general wellbeing. ‘Some people prefer a liquid [supplement] as … Read more