There are 20 article(s) tagged Moderna:

• August 2022

  • US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants

    The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common Omicron strain. Shots could begin within days.

    By The Associated Press August 31, 2022

• July 2022

  • COVID vaccination rate low among Shelby County’s youngest children

    So far, 354 children in the 6-months to 5-years age group have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Shelby County — a figure that includes vaccinations from both public and private healthcare practitioners.

    By Aisling Mäki July 10, 2022

• November 2021

  • Pop-up COVID vaccination site coming to Hickory Hill

    Doses of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson will be offered.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 19, 2021

  • US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead

    The move to expand comes as new COVID-19 cases have climbed steadily over the last two weeks, especially in states where colder weather is driving people indoors.

    By The Associated Press November 19, 2021

• October 2021

  • CDC expands booster rollout, approves mixing shots

    The City of Memphis is waiting to hear from the state when it may begin administering the doses at Pipkin and other mass sites here.

    By The Associated Press,  The Daily Memphian Staff October 22, 2021

  • FDA endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID booster for elderly

    A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommends a booster shot for seniors, as well as younger adults with other health problems, jobs or living situations that put them at increased risk from COVID-19.

    By The Associated Press October 14, 2021

• September 2021

  • Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

    Pfizer and Moderna are studying even younger tots as well, down to 6-month-olds. Results are expected later in the year.

    By The Associated Press September 20, 2021

• August 2021

  • Boosters expected week of Sept. 20 for the elderly, health care workers

    “I anticipate, honestly, that everyone that got the vaccine is going to want the booster. That is the feedback I have been getting,” says Melanie Keller, CEO of Meritan.

    By Jane Roberts August 18, 2021

• June 2021

  • Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide immunity for years

    A Washington University study published Monday, June 28, also showed a heightened immune response for people who had the disease and later were vaccinated.

    By Jane Roberts June 29, 2021

• February 2021

  • Health department announces new vaccine dates

    Previous appointments made for Saturday, Feb. 13, will go on despite cold, at Pipkin, Appling and Southwest Tennessee Community College.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 13, 2021

  • UTHSC plays key role in COVID vaccine research

    Using surrogate viruses developed by UTHSC professor, labs working on COVID vaccines and boosters can check their efficacy without using the dangerous SARS-CoV-2 virus. 

    By Jane Roberts February 08, 2021

  • Health care workers among those reluctant to get vaccinated

    Despite public health experts’ pleas to get vaccinated, health care workers are among a third of reluctant Americans wanting to wait to get a COVID-19 shot. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 01, 2021

• January 2021

  • Three shots? Moderna tests booster as new strains threaten

    South Africa strain shows power of mutation against protective forces of two approved vaccines being deployed around the world.

    By Jane Roberts January 28, 2021

  • What will history say about COVID vaccine delivery, administration?

    Delivery and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine is just another step on the long road toward herd immunity. Getting there will require a level of effectiveness apart from the vaccine itself. History will judge leaders’ success as we all pursue a return to the “old” normal. 

    By Don Wade January 11, 2021

• December 2020

  • Inside FedEx’s shipment of COVID-19 vaccines

    FedEx Express workers describe how first shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines moved through the Memphis world hub and beyond on Sunday, Dec. 20.

    By Wayne Risher December 21, 2020

  • COVID-19 vaccine moves through FedEx Memphis hub

    The first COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. use arrived at FedEx’s Memphis hub about 11:30 a.m. Sunday. By 4 p.m., vaccine shipments had started moving to final destinations. Related article: FedEx flying high into latest earnings report

    By Wayne Risher December 20, 2020

  • FedEx delivers COVID-19 vaccine to more than 100 locations

    FedEx reported at mid-day Monday, Dec. 14, it had delivered COVID-19 vaccines to more than 100 destinations without incident and ahead of schedule.

    By Wayne Risher December 14, 2020

  • FedEx expects vaccine shipments to start Sunday

    “This is among the most important work in the history of our company, and we’re honored to be a part of the effort to help end this pandemic,” FedEx president and chief operating officer Raj Subramaniam said in a release.

    By Wayne Risher December 13, 2020

  • FedEx lands contract for vaccine distribution in Canada

    The Canadian government has agreements with seven vaccine makers including Pfizer and Moderna.

    By Wayne Risher December 07, 2020

  • FedEx: Putting the speed in Operation Warp Speed

    Vice President Mike Pence, CDC director and Health and Human Services Secretary paid a courtesy call on FedEx Dec. 3 to talk COVID-19 vaccine distribution and FedEx’s role in it.

    By Wayne Risher December 07, 2020