Tag: Pfizer

Health and Wellness: The basics of booster shots

By Dr. Vivek Sinha It was approximately one year ago that the world was looking for a tool to protect people from COVID-19. Thanks to...

City expands Pfizer vaccination to ages 12 and up

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] The Alexandria Health Department is now providing Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to residents ages 12 and older, according to a news release. The...

Health and Wellness: COVID-19 vaccine frequently asked questions

By Dr. Vivek Sinha As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, advances in mRNA vaccines have been a source of optimism and hope. Millions of people...

Goodwin House Alexandria and Inova receive initial dose of COVID-19 vaccine

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Walking into Goodwin House’s event room on Dec. 29, certified nursing assistant Momah Wolapaye was met with cheers, applause and...

Goodwin House residents and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Residents and staff at Goodwin House Alexandria, an elder care facility that provides independent and assisted living, were among the...

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Virginia, as Gov. Northam announces new restrictions

By Times staff The first allotment of a vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older...