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Scientists exploring possible link between Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca vaccine blood clot issues

Saturday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine still on pause in the U.S. after reports of a rare but severe blood clotting disorder in a small number of the roughly 7 million people who've received the shot, health experts now are... Read More.

Rare reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine remain a mystery, putting many women on edge

Saturday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Kristi Escobar was offered an appointment to get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last Monday, she wondered if she should wait for another option. J&J was the newest of the three vaccines available. And there had been a recent report of... Read More.

Philadelphia police lose 24-year veteran, father of 3 to COVID-19

Saturday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 has taken the lives of more than 565,000 Americans and counting. Those we've lost come from all backgrounds and include the very people -- first responders and medical staff -- who have been working on the front lines. But the virus... Read More.

Mom warns COVID-19 is still ‘serious’ as her 1-year-old fights the virus

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) -- As COVID-19 vaccines have rolled out and the world begins to slowly reopen, a Michigan mother is encouraging others to continue living with caution as her child fights the virus. "This is serious and it's killing people," Andrea Bell told Good... Read More.

How environmental racism continues to affect communities of color

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Shaina Oliver's asthma flares up on cold days. Her kids can't play outside, often due to the heavy air pollution surrounding their community. "It becomes a burden because you have to buy more air filters for each room," she said. "And it's... Read More.

Prisons postpone vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson shots paused

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause, likely to last another seven to 10 days while a federal advisory committee evaluates a possible link to a rare but severe blood clotting disorder, may deal a blow to vulnerable populations -- the homebound,... Read More.

Despite increase in depression during pandemic, suicides may have decreased: Studies

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When the pandemic hit more than a year ago, rates of depression soared, with 28% of respondents in one survey reporting depressive symptoms compared with 9% before COVID-19. As levels of depression rise, public health experts typically expect suicide rates to follow.... Read More.

Black doctor speaks out about infant son’s death: Why Black babies are more at risk

Friday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Sharon Ingram, a board-certified OBGYN in Florida, was in medical school when her four-month-old son, Alton Jr., died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) while at a day care center. "I dropped out of medical school because I thought that I... Read More.

What to know about individuals getting rare but severe blood clots from J & J vaccine

Thursday, April 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Of the roughly 7 million people who have been safely vaccinated and protected from COVID-19 with the single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, there have been six confirmed cases of developing a rare but severe blood clot disorder after taking the... Read More.

‘Concerning’ drop in blood donor turnout as hospital demand increases, Red Cross says

Thursday, April 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Blood donations and supply levels have reached alarming lows, as blood centers say they see increased demand from hospitals. Getting donations has been a challenge throughout the pandemic, with blood drives at schools and workplaces -- the bread and butter of blood... Read More.

What to know about those getting rare but severe blood clots from J&J vaccine

Thursday, April 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines are still on hold after several patients who had recently received the shot suffered from rare but severe blood clots. Six confirmed cases are being studied by the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor fulfilling dream of competing in Ironman World Championship

Thursday, April 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When he was 36, Brian Kozera heard a word he never expected to hear from a doctor: cancer. Six years later, Kozera, a police officer and dad, is now preparing to fulfill his lifelong dream of competing in the Ironman World Championship... Read More.

Scientists exploring possible link between Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca vaccine blood clot issues

Rare reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine remain a mystery, putting many women on edge

Philadelphia police lose 24-year veteran, father of 3 to COVID-19

Mom warns COVID-19 is still ‘serious’ as her 1-year-old fights the virus

How environmental racism continues to affect communities of color

Prisons postpone vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson shots paused

Despite increase in depression during pandemic, suicides may have decreased: Studies

Black doctor speaks out about infant son’s death: Why Black babies are more at risk

What to know about individuals getting rare but severe blood clots from J & J vaccine

‘Concerning’ drop in blood donor turnout as hospital demand increases, Red Cross says

What to know about those getting rare but severe blood clots from J&J vaccine

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor fulfilling dream of competing in Ironman World Championship

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