Vaccine

In many cases, GBS resolves with no serious after-effects, but in some cases can cause life threatening problems.

The health department encourages people to continue taking the vaccine, saying the risk of death is small

Pfizer CEO discusses why the third booster jab isn't enough to protect people against Covid in the long run, thus a fourth booster is needed.

With only 34% of SA youth vaccinated, the Department of Health are discussing alternatives to save the Pfizer doses before expiring.

From this week on, South Africans won't have to wait so long to get a booster shot and will also be allowed to mix and match Pfizer and J&J.

In SAHPRA's continuing fight against Covid-19, a new Chinese vaccine has been approved - but only under certain conditions.

The trial for the first HIV vaccine is underway using the same technology that was used to develop the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine.

A video of a patient suffering throat cancer claiming the issue is the result of a vaccination has been noted by the health department.

After a video has been making the rounds on social media, the Department of Health warned people about this fake news regarding the vaccine.

SA health regulator, Sahpra has also approved the mixing and matching of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine with the Pfizer vaccine.

Research shows that mixing vaccines works and could improve distribution, so it may be the best strategy moving forward.

After having been denied access, covid-19 research departments will now be able to gain access to the Electronic Vaccination Data System.

Mandatory vaccination will soon apply to certain industries and locations.

An overview of new and old treatments and medicines for Covid-19 and why we should be getting the vaccine.

As supplies of vaccines flood into the continent, a syringe shortfall threatens Africa's Covid-19 vaccine schedule.

Teens will only be required to take one dose of the Pfizer vaccine, here's why.

Vaccine certificates are officially here. Here's a guide on how to obtain one, how it works and other important information.

Sex workers, marching for pride day, are given easy access to various STD tests as well as the Covid-19 vaccination.

Cape Town NGO provides a free hot meal and coffee to encourage the homeless and those without an ID number to get the vaccine.

Steenhuisen says he supports the vaccine drive, but not the forceful approach.

SASSA once again has to put a stop to fake news claiming that those who have not been vaccinated are not eligible for the R350 grant.

As part of a global study, SA will be participating in China's Sinovac Biotech trial to test the Covid-19 vaccine in children and adolescents.

New studies further our knowledge about Covid-19. With new treatments on trial, old treatments being reviewed, compulsory vaccinations and masks as a must.

A solution that will allow undocumented persons to receive the covid vaccine is being developed and is expected to be available from October