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ST. PETER, MN — The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 million available in grants to help rural health …
$500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Available Under the American Rescue Plan Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to allow …
FDA Authorizes Additional Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As Pennsylvania’s vaccination rate continues to progress, Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday thanked Pennsylvanians for doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 and urged individuals …
Gov. Wolf Continues to Urge Pennsylvanians to Get Vaccinated to Stop Spread of COVID-19 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jointly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released the following statement on COVID-19 vaccine boosters:
If Fully Vaccinated, Will You Need a COVID Booster? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf on Friday announced that 75 percent of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccination.
Gov. Wolf: 75 Percent of Pennsylvanians Have Received First COVID-19 Vaccination Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) recently announced the publication of new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for people with cancer, intended to clear up confusion for patients and …
Cancer Experts Answer Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new CDC study finds the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) reduce the risk of infection by 91 percent …
CDC: mRNA Vaccines Reduce Risk of Infection by 91 Percent for Fully Vaccinated People Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam states that the commonwealth’s mask order will be lifted by June 28.
Pennsylvania’s Mask Order to Be Lifted by June 28 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new CDC study adds to the growing body of real-world evidence (outside of a clinical trial setting) showing that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines authorized by the Food …
CDC: Effectiveness Study in Health Workers Shows mRNA Vaccines 94% Effective Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Adolescents Read More