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The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It.
The FDA has approved an updated Covid shot for all those aged 6 months and older. There is a dilemma over whether to get the shot now, during the current outbreak, or save it for the winter wave. While the vaccine provides some protection to everyone, the decision is complicated by the evolving variants and waning vaccine protection.
Why the CDC Has Recommended New Covid Boosters for All
Arthur AllenSeptember 13, 2023 Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the latest covid-19 booster, a federal expert panel recommended Tuesday after hearing an estimate that universal vaccination could prevent 100,000 more hospitalizations each year than if…
FDA Experts Are Still Puzzled Over Who Should Get Which Covid Shots and When
At a meeting to simplify the nation’s covid vaccination policy, the FDA’s panel of experts could agree on only one thing: Information is woefully lacking about how often different groups of Americans need to be vaccinated. That data gap has…
Here’s How to Get a COVID Vaccine for Your Baby or Toddler in New York City
Some of the youngest New Yorkers were vaccinated for COVID-19 on Wednesday as the vaccine for children under 5 became available for the first time. Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, The City This article was originally published on Jun 22 9:12pm EDT…
Eric Adams’ ‘Kyrie Carve Out’ Has NYC Unions and Workers Fuming
Katie Honan, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Mar 24 at 8:00pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. Thousands of private and public sector employees can’t work because of a vaccine…
New York City relaxes mask and vaccine mandates
Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor March 4th, 2022 (The Center Square) – Saying it’s time for New York City to celebrate getting “its groove back,” Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced new policies related to managing the COVID-19 pandemic….
Mayor Eric Adams Could Lift Restaurant Vaccine Checks, Some Owners Might Keep Them Anyway
Josefa Velasquez and Farah Javed, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Mar 3 at 8:33pm ESTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. But most dining proprietors expressed relief at no longer being…
Edging Toward Normal: Adams Easing COVID Restrictions
Easing COVID restrictions was on Mayor Eric Adams’s mind yesterday as he released a statement about face mask and vaccine mandates. Schools and businesses will be greatly affected, provided infection rates keep falling. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
AM Seawright brings a Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to Roosevelt Island
New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright announced, early today, a Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Roosevelt Island, next week. The clinic, hosted by the CBN/RI Senior Center, includes in-home appointments. The Roosevelt Island Daily News All residents of any…
Roosevelt Island COVID Rates Now, Vaccines & Boosters
Roosevelt Island COVID rates for infections remain under 1% but a rise is likely. Cooler weather brings us indoors, giving the Delta variant more chances for spreading. Good news, though – our vaccination rate is decent and boosters are here….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor