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The CDC and FDA have recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots that occurred in six women in the days after vaccination. More than 6.8 million people have received the J&J vaccine in the United States, the vast majority with no or mild side effects....

Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the CDC, explains what to monitor if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of “an abundance of caution” to investigate reports of rare, potentially dangerous blood clots.

The U.S. reached a milestone in its vaccination efforts on Wednesday, with new data showing that close to 25% of adults in the country have been fully vaccinated, NBC News reports.

With states gradually expanding eligibility beyond such priority groups as older people and essential, front-line workers, the president plans to announce that every adult in the U.S. will be eligible by April 19 to be vaccinated, a White House official confirmed to The Associated Press and NBC News.

A popular New York City venue serving up wine, dinner and live entertainment is considering making vaccinations mandatory for patrons. With live performances back on the menu, City Winery is looking into the idea of creating a vaccine bubble starting May 1. Over the weekend, the location reopened to sold out, limited-capacity shows as the state allowed entertainment venues to…

Entertainment venues looking to ensure safety as they reopen are considering either making vaccinations mandatory for admission, or at very least requiring a very recent negative COVID test. NBC New York’s Adam Kuperstein reports.

NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

As parts of the country see a rise in COVID-19 cases, President Joe Biden says the country needs to ramp up vaccine distribution. “As fast as we are going, we need to go faster,” Biden said.

New York has ramped up COVID-19 vaccine rollout not only by expanding eligibility but also by increasing vaccination hubs. Some of these sites have been placed to address socio-economic disparities, and more are on the way, but state data show that the gap hasn’t improved much. The first dose of the vaccine was given in New York City in...

Crediting another boost in vaccine supply, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced an additional wave of eligibility coming next month. People ages 55 and older, as well as anyone that has intellectual and development disabilities ages 16 and older, can schedule an appointment starting April 5.

A plateau of new coronavirus cases has kept New York among the highest caseloads in the country, and concerns about upcoming reopenings are growing louder, especially with the spread of a new COVID-19 strain new New York City. Increased indoor dining capacity, indoor fitness classes resuming, weddings and lifting cluster zone restrictions are some of the economic recovery steps Gov….

NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.

NBC New York’s Gilma Avalos and Myles Miller provide team coverage on Rutgers University requiring students be vaccinated in order to return to campus this fall, and NYC’s plan to reopen Broadway.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announces a new plan to help Broadway get back to business which includes vaccinating the theater community.

New York City announced Wednesday the expansion of the 3-K program to all school districts — the same day that a new window for choosing in-person learning for all public school students kicked off. New York City families who opted out of in-person learning last year while coronavirus cases skyrocketed now have another opportunity to bring students back to class,…

The Times Union of Albany reported Wednesday that the governor had his brother, mother and at least one of his sister’s among those who were tested by top Health Department officials, some of whom were tested several times.

More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture

New York City announced Wednesday the expansion of the 3-K program to all school districts — the same day that a new window for choosing in-person learning for all public school students kicked off.

When pediatrician Todd Wolynn started getting attacked on social media for touting the benefits of the HPV vaccine, he felt emboldened. When his communications director, Chad Hermann, had to spend eight straight days removing disinformation from their practice’s social media pages, he felt angry. And if you’re a vocal vaccine critic spreading lies online…you won’t like them when they’re...