Vaccination Coverage

Pfizer vaccine trial a 'promising first step'
Pfizer and a German partner released data Thursday on an experimental coronavirus vaccine they say produced an immune response in healthy patients.

China: 5 potential coronavirus vaccines in human trials
In the global race against the coronavirus pandemic, China has at least five potential vaccines in human trials.

Will a vaccine be ready in 2020?
The United States just recorded the largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases yet. With cases surging here in North Carolina and around the country, the need for a vaccine is growing every day. Dr. Tony Moody, pediatric infectious diseases specialist and a leader at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, joined WRAL News Friday morning to discuss how trials are progressing.

RTP company on fast track to coronavirus vaccine
A weed could become a life-saver against the coronavirus.

Polio vaccine could aid coronavirus fight
As it turns out, the polio vaccine could help defend against COVID-19. Scientists think the vaccine could provide a temporary immune boost that would give the body time to develop antibodies not just for polio, but for COVID-19 as well.

COVID-19 threat effects number receiving childhood vaccines
The threat of COVID-19 has kept a lot of people away from their doctors. Also, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control shows fewer children are getting vaccinated as well. To explain what's going on and what going to the doctor's office looks like now, UNC Health's Dr. Anita Skariah spoke with WRAL News.

An existing polio vaccine could help protect against coronavirus, top experts say
As the world races to produce an effective Covid-19 vaccine, some experts are turning their attention to a polio vaccine as a way to provide temporary protection against coronavirus.

Will a vaccine come this year?
And why does the CDC now say antibody tests are only half right? Two critical questions. Dr. Tony Moody, a leader at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, joined WRAL News to discuss them on Thursday.

Coronavirus vaccine by year end 'ambitious,' former Glaxo chief says
Former Glaxo CEO Bob Ingram discusses the race to find a coronavirus vaccine, as well as efforts to develop treatments for the virus.

Pediatrician urges parents to keep up with children's vaccinations during pandemic
Dr. David Tayloe, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, says parents risk a measles or whooping cough epidemic on top of the coronavirus pandemic if they hold off on getting their children vaccinated for the diseases out of fear of coronavirus.

Fact check: Bill Gates didn't say COVID-19 vaccine would kill 1 million
In the interview, Bill Gates spoke theoretically about how many people might experience side effects from a yet-to-be-developed coronavirus vaccine. A website known for conspiracy theories twisted his words.

Some express concerns over rush to find COVID-19 vaccine
WRAL's Lora Lavigne spoke with a professor about the rush to get a vaccine for COVID-19 and the concerns that may bring.

Clayton business looks to benefit from coronavirus vaccine
When a vaccine for coronavirus is developed and approved, 3C Packaging in Clayton will be ready to step up to help get it to the American public.

Vaccine a package deal for Clayton company
When a vaccine for coronavirus is developed and approved, 3C Packaging in Clayton will be ready to step up to help get it to the American public.

New normal of no hugs, no handshakes likely to linger after coronavirus
Even after a vaccine's developed for COVID-19, we may not go back to the way things 'used to be' around each other.

Infectious disease specialist discusses latest vaccine news
Dr. Cameron Wolfe, with Duke University Hospital, spoke with WRAL News on Monday morning about the U.S. biotech company Moderna reporting 'positive' data on an early-stage coronavirus vaccine trial.

ECU professor: Trump's timeline for coronavirus vaccine 'seems like a stretch'
Rachel Roper, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, discusses President Donald Trump's push to get a coronavirus vaccine developed and distributed by the end of the year.

What's the process of making a vaccine?
Medical experts say the only way the world can truly return to "normal" after the coronavirus is with the creation of a vaccine. But it could take more than a year to get one made. Dr. Tony Moody, a physician and scientist with the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, joined WRAL News to talk about the process.

Parents warned not to delay vaccines
While routine medical visits can be put on hold or held virtually, pediatricians say there is one appointment parents must keep. Childhood vaccinations, especially for babies, are important even during the coronavirus pandemic.