The rollout of new vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has brought vaccine laws into the spotlight, leading Tennessee legislators to consider an array of bills that could impact vaccine policies in the state.
'Given what we have learned so far, those that are unwilling will largely remain so,' researchers conclude
Health care providers across the Chattanooga region are pausing use of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine after federal officials said they're reviewing a possible link to six cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot.
Starting Tuesday, Hamilton County residents, workers or students ages 16 and up can show up to the health department's first-dose COVID-19 vaccination sites between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. without an appointment and get worked into that day's schedule.
Just over half of Hamilton County residents aged 61 and above have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, meaning many of those most at-risk for dying due to the coronavirus remain unprotected, according to county health officials.
Meticulous infection control wasn't new to Towanda Marshall when COVID-19 arrived.
Participating households will receive free, month-long supply aimed at reducing community spread
Experts say a fourth pandemic wave is likely on its way
Southeast Tennessee health departments surrounding Hamilton County are now offering early morning and evening appointments at their COVID-19 vaccine sites to better accommodate people who work during regular business hours.
CDC urges continued COVID-19 precautions
