How to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for children ages 12-15

Beginning Thursday, children as young as 12 can get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some tips for finding a vaccine appointment for your child.

Minnesota surpasses 50% of eligible people vaccinated against COVID-19

Minnesota has now crossed the 50% mark for eligible people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the latest state health department data shows.

Vaccine appointments for youths fill up after CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Just hours after the CDC recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be used on those as young as 12, vaccination appointments for youths are filling up quickly across the Twin Cities metro.

CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up

An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.

Minnesota reports 919 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths Wednesday

Nearly 61% of eligible Minnesotans have received at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and about 50% are fully vaccinated, the latest state health department data shows.

Minnesota team transports first human pancreas by drone
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The historic flight could help shape the future of organ transplant deliveries. Lead pilot Ryan Henderson joined the Buzz to chat about the technology and how we could see it used in the future.

Biden hears vaccination advice from Walz, other governors

President Joe Biden called on Gov. Tim Walz and other U.S. governors to get advice on reaching vaccine holdouts.

White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft

President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.

1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic

President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.

One of Minnesota's 1st COVID-19 patients recounts fight with virus

She was one of the earliest COVID-19 cases in Minnesota after she got it skiing in Colorado and now Laura Valvano Fischbach is taking a look back at what it was like to be among the first.

FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10

The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.

Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study

Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Vax Live concert exceeds fundraising goal, raises $302 million to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines

President Joe Biden, Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez were among the big names who took part in the event, which aimed to raise money to help fund a more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest

The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.