Commentary: Four years in, why are some people hesitant about COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

Commentary: Four years in, why are some people hesitant about COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

SINGAPORE: I felt something akin to nostalgia when I visited the Joint Testing and Vaccination Centre at Kaki Bukit last week to get a COVID-19 booster jab. This was the location where, almost exactly a year ago, I received my last booster. And while the COVID-19 landscape in Singapore has changed in the ensuing 12 … Read more

Doctors, health officials advise Marylanders to get vaccinated before holiday travel

Doctors, health officials advise Marylanders to get vaccinated before holiday travel

According to Maryland Department of Health data on COVID-19, analyzed by Maryland Matters, there were an average of 303 people hospitalized with COVID each day in November. That’s up from an average of 244 people hospitalized each day in October. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for … Read more

UKHSA Highlights Disparities in Flu and COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

UKHSA Highlights Disparities in Flu and COVID-19 Hospital Admissions

In a recent statement released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a strong appeal has been made to eligible individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, especially those from Pakistani and black Caribbean ethnic groups, along with residents in more deprived areas, to proactively seek and secure their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The move aims to … Read more