Category: PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION

Pfizer Confirms Fake COVID-19 Vaccines Found in Mexico and Poland

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has confirmed to The Epoch Times that it has identified counterfeit versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in Mexico and Poland. “We are cognizant that in this type of environment—fueled by the ease and convenience of e-commerce and anonymity afforded by the Internet—there will be an increase in the prevalence of fraud, counterfeit,…


Pfizer Says Fake COVID-19 Vaccines Found in Mexico, Poland

Counterfeit versions of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine have been identified in Mexico and Poland, the pharmaceutical maker has confirmed to The Epoch Times. “We are cognizant that in this type of environment—fueled by the ease and convenience of e-commerce and anonymity afforded by the Internet—there will be an increase in the prevalence of fraud, counterfeit, and…


NIH to Fund Study of Repurposed Drugs to Treat COVID-19 Patients at Home

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced it will fund a large randomized clinical trial to assess whether existing drugs already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can be repurposed to treat COVID-19 at home. The NIH said it will provide $155 million in funding for a Phase 3 trial to test…


CDC Says ‘No Evidence’ COVID-19 Vaccines Caused 3,005 Deaths Reported by VAERS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that it has not found evidence that the COVID-19 vaccines caused the 3,005 deaths reported in its vaccine safety monitoring system as of April 13. “A review of available clinical information including death certificates, autopsy, and medical records revealed no evidence that vaccination contributed to patient…


Doctor’s Advice on Early Treatment for COVID-19

Over a year later, many people still live in fear of COVID-19. This pandemic has claimed millions of lives, has infected many more, and other dangerous variants are said to lurk just over the horizon. Even though the odds of developing a serious case may be low, it can still leave us feeling vulnerable. Anyone…


CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Says J&J COVID-19 Vaccine to Remain on Pause

The Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine will remain on pause after an advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it needed more data to be able to vote on a recommendation, which may come in a week to 10 days. Federal health officials halted the use of the J&J…


FDA to Extend Emergency Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine to Adolescents Without Advice From Advisory Committee

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will not require expert advice from its advisory committee that evaluates and reviews vaccine efficacy and safety to amend Pfizer-BioNTech’s emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents aged 12 to 15, according to an FDA spokesperson. That decision will be made by the agency…


Fauci: No Concern About Number of People Testing Positive After COVID-19 Vaccination

The number of so-called breakthrough COVID-19 cases is not a cause for concern, a top U.S. medical official said Friday. “I think the important thing is to look at what the denominator of vaccinated people is, because it is very likely—and what we’re hearing at least indirectly, and we’re certainly going to be confirming that—that…


Anti-Parasitic Drug Can Be Used for COVID-19 in South Africa; WHO Says Use in Studies Only

South African doctors may now prescribe ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 without fear of reprisal or waiting for approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAPHRA), according to a court order on April 6, as the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that the drug be used in a trial only. The court…


First Cases of Brazilian CCP Virus Variant in Colorado Announced

Colorado on Tuesday reported its first two cases of the Brazilian variant of the CCP virus. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said in a release it was notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of two new cases in the state of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus P.1 variant, also…