Leading SA: UT Health SA infectious disease expert weighs in on J&J vaccine complications
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more accessible across San Antonio. However, in the aftermath of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause, Dr. Jan Patterson, an infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio joined Leading SA to discuss the issue.
Biden boosts US vaccine stockpile as world waits
White House aides said Bidenโs first priority is ensuring that Americans are vaccinated before considering distributing doses elsewhere. AdRussia has sent millions of doses of its Sputnik V vaccine to countries around the world, even as it vaccinates its own population. Israel, which has vaccinated more than half of its population with Pfizer vaccines produced in Europe, has also attempted to use vaccine diplomacy to reward allies. Biden's purchasing strategy has come under criticism from nongovernmental organizations who have encouraged the White House to develop clear plans and thresholds for sharing vaccine with the world. So weโre not going to be ultimately safe until the world is safe,โ acknowledged Biden.
Biden boosts US vaccine stockpile as world waits
White House aides said Bidenโs first priority is ensuring that Americans are vaccinated before considering distributing doses elsewhere. AdRussia has sent millions of doses of its Sputnik V vaccine to countries around the world, even as it vaccinates its own population. Israel, which has vaccinated more than half of its population with Pfizer vaccines produced in Europe, has also attempted to use vaccine diplomacy to reward allies. Biden's purchasing strategy has come under criticism from nongovernmental organizations who have encouraged the White House to develop clear plans and thresholds for sharing vaccine with the world. So weโre not going to be ultimately safe until the world is safe,โ acknowledged Biden.
100 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine administered to SAISD faculty, staff members
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio Independent School District teachers and staff members received Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday morning. The clinic, STAAMP Allergy, administered 100 doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine, which received emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Feb. 27. โWith the Johnson and Johnson (vaccine), thereโs 100% protection rate from death in the studies. He hopes all staff members can get vaccinated. San Antonio ISD employees say they are thankful for the opportunity to get a vaccine.
San Antonio archbishop reinforces churchโs position regarding Johnson & Johnson vaccine
San Antonio Archdiocese Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller has reinforced the churchโs position regarding all three vaccines. AdThe archbishop said it was concerning that Johnson and Johnson used โsome remote cells of abortion tissueโ to produce the vaccine, but he understood none of the those cells are in the vaccine itself. โThat is in the vaccine, not the cells,โ Berggren said. She said fetal cell lines have been used for years. โThere are many vaccines and drug products that we wouldnโt have today had these cell lines not been used,โ Berggren said.
Canada clears Johnson & Johnson vaccine, first to approve 4
FILE - This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two (Johnson & Johnson via AP)TORONTO, ONT โ Canada is getting a fourth vaccine to prevent COVID-19 as the country's health regulator has cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two, officials said Friday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada has an agreement with Johnson & Johnson for 10 million doses before September. Trudeau said officials have been assured by the European Union that Pfizer and Moderna vaccine deliveries to Canada won't be disrupted. He said Canada won't get AstraZeneca vaccines doses from Europe for months.
San Antonio, health care leaders optimistic about possible third COVID-19 vaccine
SAN ANTONIO โ A third COVID-19 vaccine could soon be on the market to aid in the fight against the ongoing pandemic, and San Antonio leaders say theyโre optimistic about having more options available for the public. Johnson and Johnsonโs vaccine is easier to store and comes in one shot. AdCoronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 29: Leaders report 1,545 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deathsJohnson and Johnsonโs single-dose vaccine provides an advantage over other manufacturers, making it easier to reach more people. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said adding more supply to the market in any way through FDA-approved vaccines would be a good thing. AdThe FDA could sign off on Johnson and Johnsonโs vaccine by the end of February.