vaccine

Blacks, Other People Of Color More Likely To Be Hospitalized For Flu, Study Finds

The new published research also finds Black, Hispanic, Native American and Alaska Natives are also less likely to be vaccinated than their White or Asian counterparts.
10/19/2022

White House Monkeypox Response Team Pledges Support to LGBTQ Events

CDC numbers show the virus overwhelmingly affects gay and bisexual men, with Black and Latino men being disproportionally impacted.
08/30/2022

Kanye West Can’t Perform in Australia Unless Fully Vaccinated from COVID

The country’s prime minister says celebrities will not be exempt from the policy
01/30/2022

Omicron Variant Found In Nearly One-Third Of U.S., Health Officials Say

Despite the spread of the new strain, the delta variant remains the majority of U.S. COVID-19 infections.
12/06/2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Antonio Brown Suspended For COVID-19 Violations Involving Alleged Fake Vaccination Card

Brown and two other players must sit out their next three games.
12/03/2021

LeBron James Sidelined Indefinitely Under NBA’s Coronavirus Health And Safety Protocols

The LA Lakers superstar missed Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings and will miss several others.
12/01/2021

Anti-Vaccine Documentary Linked to RFK Jr., Reportedly Targets Black People With False Information

It reportedly links medical racism to its claims.
06/09/2021
Close up of a young man getting vaccinated

COVID-19 In 2021: The Latest Updates, Facts And News Impacting The Global Black Community

The latest coverage on the coronavirus pandemic.
05/14/2021
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Vaccines Aren't Just for Kids and COVID

Five vaccines every adult needs
05/12/2021

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized For Administering To Children Aged 12-15

Tests show a high efficacy among the age group.
05/11/2021
ATLANTA, GA: Surgeon General of the United States Vivek H. Murthy speaks on the epidemic of prescription drug addition before the arrival of President Barack Obama at the National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit on March 29, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Calls Release of COVID-19 Vaccine To All Americans ‘Extraordinary’ Progress in Coronavirus Battle

The nationwide availability has greatly increased.
04/19/2021