Month: March 2021

SAN FRANCISCO -- Another COVID-19 vaccine -- AstraZeneca -- is poised to arrive in the U.S., bringing a fourth option for Americans. Each vaccine is administered slightly differently, some can result in different side effects, and studies have shown varying efficacy. We're breaking down the key differences between the COVID-19 vaccines available, plus the likely-to-be approved AstraZeneca. What are the options? The Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have already been authorized for emergency use by the FDA. AstraZeneca is expected to apply for emergency use authorization in the next few weeks. Which vaccines require one dose and which require two doses? Johnson & Johnson is the only one-shot vaccine. The others all require two doses at different time intervals. Pfizer...

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) - Thirteen Oregon counties can now offer COVID-19 vaccinations to expanded eligibility groups.  The Oregon Health Authority announced Monday that Baker, Benton, Deschutes, Grant, Jefferson, Lake, Lincoln, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Polk, Umatilla and Union counites had submitted attestation letters signaling their intention to immediately offer vaccines to people in Phase 1B, Group 6, ahead of the previously designated statewide start date of March 29. Those counties were approved by health officials.  That group includes: Adults ages 45 to 64 with one or more underlying condition with increased risk. Migrant and seasonal farm workers Seafood and agricultural workers Food processing workers People living in low-income, senior congregat...

As researchers continue to unravel the myriad health issues people face after having COVID-19, tinnitus and hearing loss are emerging as possible troublesome symptoms for some. Tinnitus — marked by a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound in one or both ears — in particular, made headlines when Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain chief executive officer Kent Taylor recently died by suicide after suffering from post-COVID symptoms, including severe tinnitus. There’s also new research published in the International Journal of Audiology, which looked at data from 24 different studies and found an association between COVID-19 and auditory problems. The researchers estimated that nearly 15 percent of people infected with COVID experienced tinnitus, nearly 8 percent reported hearing loss and more than ...

Henrik SorensenGetty Images Men with resting heart rates on the low end of the normal range are less likely to die early than those with heart rates on the higher end of the normal range, according to new research published in BMJ Open Heart. But a change in resting heart rate matters, too: For every additional beat increase in resting heart rate over the course of the study, the participants’ risk of early death rose by 3 percent. If you notice a sustained increase in your resting heart rate, even if it still falls within the normal range, you should talk with your doctor. You might regularly check your heart rate when you’re on a run or working out, but research suggests you may want to keep track of your resting heart rate...

Nearly half of health care workers remain unvaccinated, survey finds Updated: 3:16 PM PDT Mar 22, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript TEO: THANK YOU. NOW TO OUR CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE. HERE ARE CALIFORNIA’S LATEST NUMBERS. JOHNS HOPKINS SAYS 3.6 MILLION CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. 57,000 HAVE DIED FROM THE VIRUS. A LOOK AT HOW MANY NEW CASES THE STATE HAS REPORTED EACH DAY OVER THE PAST MONTH. 3300 PEOPLE TESTED POSITIVE ON SATURDAY. DEIRDRE: WE’RE LEARNING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT ONE OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE. ASTRAZENECA SAYS A U.S. TRIAL SHOWS ITS SHOT IS 79% EFFECTIVE. TEO: ALTHOUGH IT’S VACCINE HAS BE...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia opened another neighborhood vaccination clinic Monday at The Edward O'Malley Athletic Association in the city's Pennsport section. This marks the sixth standing mass vaccine clinic as part of the city's plan to make the COVID-19 vaccine as accessible as possible in traditionally underserved neighborhoods. The Philadelphia Health Department has committed to city-run clinics that can vaccinate up to 500 people per day. The Athletic Association site began as appointment-only, but officials later said it will be open and available for walk-ups. The Pennsylvania Convention Center's site, run by FEMA, is ending walk-up availability Monday night because the site is beginning its second-dose stage. Officials at the site are urging people to try for...