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Experts say there's nothing new about the research underpinning the covid vaccines and that they were tested in more participants than many other approved vaccines.
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Covid Vaccine Hesitancy Drops Among All Americans, New Survey Shows
A nationwide poll released by KFF also revealed which arguments are most compelling to persuade people to get a shot 鈥 and which ones are unlikely to work.
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In His Continued Sparring With Fauci, Sen. Rand Paul Oversimplified the Science
The Kentucky lawmaker was right that a recent study offered evidence that vaccination and previous infection appear to neutralize covid-19. But experts say that doesn鈥檛 mean people should be complacent.
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Journalists Dish on Vaccination Loopholes and Alliances
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here鈥檚 a collection of their appearances.
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How One State鈥檚 Public Health Defunding Led to Vaccination Chaos
The underfunding of public health and political backlash destabilized Missouri鈥檚 vaccine rollout, creating racial inequity and forcing some residents to drive hours to get shots.
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KHN鈥檚 鈥榃hat the Health?鈥: Getting Down to Work at HHS
After a bruising confirmation process, Xavier Becerra was sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services this week. The Senate also confirmed the nominations of former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to return to the post he held in the Obama administration, and former Pennsylvania health secretary Rachel Levine as assistant secretary for health. Levine is the first openly transgender person to receive Senate confirmation. Meanwhile, questions continue to swirl around the AstraZeneca covid vaccine, which some public health experts worry will create more hesitancy toward other vaccines.
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Inmates鈥 Distrust of Prison Health Care Fuels Distrust of Covid Vaccines
Many inmates at Western Missouri Correctional Center, like their peers in prisons across Missouri and the nation, are hesitant about getting vaccinated against covid-19 because they don鈥檛 trust prison health care.
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Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It’s Not an ‘Excuse’ for Current Medical Racism.
The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason Black Americans might hesitate to take the covid-19 vaccine. But many people say that current racism in health care and lack of access deserve more attention to move more Black Americans toward vaccine protection.
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鈥楢n Arm and a Leg鈥: In Vaccinating Philadelphia, A Mix of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Covid vaccinations are ramping up, so 鈥淎n Arm and a Leg鈥 checked in on the effort in Philadelphia, where capitalism and compassion have clashed.
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鈥楶ress 1 for English鈥: Vaccination Sign-Ups Prove Daunting for Speakers of Other Languages
In Virginia, if you called 1-877-VAX-IN-VA to register for a vaccine and wanted help in a language other than English or Spanish, the system might hang up on you.
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Some Dream 鈥 Others Scheme 鈥 To Find a Vaccine Before Spring Break
It鈥檚 the second spring break of the pandemic, and rumors abound about people exploiting loopholes to get vaccinated in order to party. But some students who鈥檝e been immunized were eligible because of where they work or underlying health conditions.
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In America, Covid Vaccine Eligibility Is a 鈥楥razy Quilt鈥 of State Rules
Across the country, a mishmash of rules to qualify for a precious covid shot is creating nightmares for consumers. Criteria including age, occupation and medical conditions vary dramatically.
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So You鈥檙e Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?
The vaccination rollout has been unsteady, but the vaccines seem very effective, raising hopes that the pandemic will subside by later this year if enough Americans get their shots. Meanwhile, remain cautious.
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Blue Shield Spent Years Cultivating a Relationship with Newsom. It Got the State Vaccine Contract.
Insurance giant Blue Shield of California has made millions in charitable and political donations to Gov. Gavin Newsom over nearly two decades, largely to his dearly held homeless initiatives. In turn, Newsom has rewarded the insurer with a $15 million no-bid contract to lead the state鈥檚 covid vaccination distribution.
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The Case for Donating US Covid Vaccines Overseas
For now, there鈥檚 not enough vaccine for the U.S., but that could change within a few months. Vaccinating other nations will be key to stopping the pandemic 鈥 and keeping it away from our shores.
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KHN鈥檚 鈥榃hat the Health?鈥: ACA Packs More Benefits 鈥 And More Confusion
The covid relief bill signed by President Joe Biden includes a long list of new health benefits for consumers. But many eligible people may have difficulty taking advantage of them because of the interaction with the income tax system and a lack of expert guidance. Meanwhile, Democrats are debating internally about what should come next on the health agenda. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call and Rachana Pradhan of KHN join KHN鈥檚 Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.
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Landmark Covid Relief Law Pumps More Than $100 Billion Into Public Health
The law provides money to enhance coronavirus testing and contact tracing, support federal efforts on vaccine distribution and hire more public health workers. But advocates worry support will wane when the pandemic is over.
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POSTCARD FROM LONG BEACH
鈥楽uper-Sized鈥 Vaccine Clinic Offers Food Workers Some Relief
Long Beach, which has its own health department, kicked off a vaccination campaign for essential workers by inviting 3,000 food workers to a splashy vaccination event at the city鈥檚 convention center.
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Can Vaccination and Infection Rates Add Up to Reach Covid Herd Immunity?
A financial research firm offered its take on when states might be reaching the sought-after status of herd immunity. But some experts say the analysis is oversimplified.
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Covid Cases Plummet 83% Among Nursing Home Staffers Despite Vaccine Hesitancy
Federal records show a steep decline in staff covid cases since December, when health care workers at thousands of nursing homes began getting their shots. Still, many are reluctant to get vaccinated.
By Melissa Bailey and Shoshana Dubnow