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No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Coronavirus

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Immigration

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.
Coronavirus

Fact-check: Video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates is misleading

A clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking about FEMA funds for COVID-19 victims’ funeral expenses has gone viral, but it’s been edited and taken out of context.
Vaccine

Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are the same

FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.
Coronavirus

Fact-checking a video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates

A clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking about FEMA funds for COVID-19 victims’ funeral expenses has gone viral, but it’s been edited and taken out of context.
VERIFY

FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.

The name Comirnaty is a combination of the terms COVID-19, mRNA, community, and immunity, to highlight the first authorization of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine.
Vaccine

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

A person who experiences a serious injury after getting a COVID-19 vaccine could receive benefits under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program.
Coronavirus

No, the mu variant is not the dominant COVID-19 strain in the US

The mu variant accounts for less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. The delta variant is still the dominant strain in the country, health officials say.
Coronavirus

The mu variant accounts for less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

The mu variant is not the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.
Coronavirus

Yes, there are treatments for children with COVID-19

Most children with COVID-19 don’t have severe symptoms that require hospital-administered treatments. For those that do, there are a few treatments.
Coronavirus

Yes, delta variant can be detected in a COVID test, but not the one you get at a clinic.

Viral tests that are used to determine if a person has COVID-19 are not designed to tell you what variant is causing the infection, but genomic sequencing can.

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Heavy rain takes over into Thursday morning before beautiful Autumn weekend

Wednesday afternoon forecast 9.22.21

WPMT FOX43 | News in Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Lebanon News, Weather, Sports

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Fact-check: Video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates is misleading

Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are the same

Fact-checking a video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates

FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

No, the mu variant is not the dominant COVID-19 strain in the US

The mu variant accounts for less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

Yes, there are treatments for children with COVID-19

Yes, delta variant can be detected in a COVID test, but not the one you get at a clinic.

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