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Managing Covid-19 vaccine expectations for young children

Neither vaccine recommended for young children is optimal for avoiding Covid-19 infection, but they should minimize hospitalizations.

2 years ago

SF awaits confirmation in four probable monkeypox cases

San Francisco has now identified a total of four probable monkeypox cases among residents. Health officials await CDC confirmation.

2 years ago

CDC may have misjudged California Covid-19 risk with old data

The CDC may have misjudged Covid-19 risk for several California counties by relying on old data.

2 years ago

More than a dozen children receive incorrect vaccine dose

More than a dozen children at a Sutter Health pediatric vaccine clinic in Antioch received a higher dose than expected…

2 years ago

Quick guide to current Covid-19 vaccine, booster authorizations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday issued an emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in children ages 5…

3 years ago

Vaccine officer says Santa Clara County could start administering pediatric Pfizer doses next week

Children ages 5 to 11 may be able to get vaccinated as soon as next week in Santa Clara County,…

3 years ago

County approves Covid-19 booster shots in line with CDC guidelines

Sonoma County health officials announced they are ready to administer Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine booster shot in line with expanded CDC…

3 years ago

Tyler Perry partners with state in vaccine education outreach series

The California Department of Public Health is launching a series of public education videos in partnership with actor, director and…

3 years ago

Legal experts refute Nuremberg Code argument around vaccine mandates

Dan Vanderzwaag, a resident of Ottawa County, Michigan, had a question for the county's Board of Commissioners during its meeting…

3 years ago

Chase Center implements vaccine, test requirement for attendees

The Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, is requiring everyone attending games, concerts or other events to show…

3 years ago

East San Jose airport to announce switch to unleaded fuel

After years of demands, Reid-Hillview Airport will switch to unleaded fuel.

3 years ago

Seven Bay Area counties issue indoor mask orders effective Tuesday

Effective Tuesday, seven of the nine Bay Area counties will again require that all people wear face masks in indoor…

3 years ago

Weekend Covid-19 update: New guidance, mandates abound as surge rages back to winter levels

The shift in messaging has been both rapid and remarkable. While health outcomes are of obvious concern, the threat of…

3 years ago

Despite new CDC guidance, Alameda County advises residents to keep masking

Fully vaccinated Alameda County residents are advised to continue to wear masks if they don't know whether the people around…

3 years ago

San Mateo County becomes second in Bay Area to hit yellow tier

San Mateo County moved into the state's yellow Covid-19 reopening tier Tuesday, allowing the county to reopen almost all businesses…

3 years ago

Bay Area health officers echo federal guidance on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Health officers for eight greater Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley issued a joint statement Sunday in agreement…

3 years ago

At least five Bay Area counties pause J&J vaccine in response to rare blood clot cases

At least five Bay Area counties paused administrations Tuesday of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after a handful of…

3 years ago

Covid-19 update: More outdoor businesses set to reopen Friday

Some Bay Area counties this week will allow business sectors such as hair and nail salons to resume operations outdoors.

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: Outbreak shakes SF homeless shelter, Oakland slows streets, Newsom hopeful but cautious on state trajectory

As the holidays approach for several religious communities, local and state leaders are urging people to “hold the line,” as…

4 years ago

SFBay Covid-19 update: Trump extends social distancing timeline, Bay Area deaths approach 50

President Donald Trump announced in his daily White House press briefing that the social distancing guidelines issued through the U.S.…

4 years ago

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