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Vaccine
COVID-19 molecule under the microscope.
August 11, 2022, 1:20 pm
Infectious Disease Expert on Latest COVID-19 Variant
According to Dr. Richard Prokesch, “Unfortunately, COVID-19 is not going away as we all hoped, and many are pretending by going back to pre-COVID behaviors."
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Albert Bourla, right, receives the Genesis Prize in January 2022.
July 28, 2022, 2:18 pm
2022 ‘Jewish Nobel Prize’ to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla
Bourla donated his $1 million Genesis Prize award towards construction of the Holocaust Museum of Greece in Thessaloniki to commemorate Greek-Jewish communities wiped out by the Nazis.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Parents nationally have generally been slow to accept the vaccine for children aged five to 11.
February 24, 2022, 5:51 pm
Vaccine Not FDA-Approved for Kids Under Five
Government regulators want more information before approving the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine for those under five.
By Bob Bahr
This child is wearing a KN95-SM mask.
February 24, 2022, 5:49 pm
Encouraging Kids to Wear Masks Is Not Child’s Play
Five popular Jewish summer camps independently reached the same conclusion about the best way to protect campers and staff.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
mother giving vitamin drops with dropper to her child. dietary supplements for kids
February 14, 2022, 1:28 pm
Israeli Study Offers Strongest Proof Yet of Vitamin D’s Power to Fight COVID
Bolstering previous research, scientists publish ‘remarkable’ data showing strong link between vitamin deficiency, prevalent in Israel, and death or serious illness among patients.
By NATHAN JEFFAY
Duke with his family at their 42nd annual Thanksgiving gathering in Hilton Head.
January 17, 2022, 8:16 am
Dr. Duke’s Recipe for Healthy Family Traditions
Emory professor Marshall Duke speaks to the importance of family rituals and passing on generational stories…even during the pandemic.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in Puurs, Belgium. The vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday, Oct. 22, as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group. (Pfizer via AP)
October 26, 2021, 10:47 am
FDA Expected to Authorize Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids 5-11
Israel planning to follow suit after its own approval process, as soon as mid-November.
By AFP and TOI STAFF
The American Pediatric Association says that COVID cases in children have risen rapidly since July.
September 28, 2021, 8:05 pm
COVID at Record Levels in Children
Children's hospital ICUs are full, and doctors are worried about a sudden rise in cases among the young.
By Bob Bahr
Israeli youth receive dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on September 20, 2021 in Jerusalem. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 ***
September 28, 2021, 7:52 pm
Pfizer Submits Initial COVID Vaccine Trial Data to FDA for Children Aged 5-11
Pharmaceutical company files information from study involving over 2,000 children; says not yet requesting emergency use authorization, but expected to do so in weeks.
By TOI STAFF
September 8, 2021, 4:57 pm
Letter to the Editor: Joe Bialek
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Joe Bialek
Rabbi Mark Hillel Kunis
September 3, 2021, 2:19 pm
Rabbi Mark Kunis’ 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Rabbi Mark Kunis
Harley Tabak
September 3, 2021, 1:33 pm
Harley Tabak’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives, and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Harley Tabak
Illustrative image: a neonatal nurse Kirsty hands a baby to his mother during the coronavirus pandemic. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
August 24, 2021, 4:08 pm
Vaccines don’t Harm Pregnancies, and May Even Help Babies, Israeli Doctors Claim
After looking at data from 3,000 women, Jerusalem doctors say shot not dangerous for pregnant women, but those who contract COVID at higher risk of going into early labor.
By NATHAN JEFFAY
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta expects to distribute over $21 million for programs in the next year.
August 13, 2021, 11:44 am
Fundraising During Pandemic Remains Strong
Jewish Atlanta organizations cite financial results required to support growing needs.
By Bob Bahr
Dr. Mark Cohen lost his own father to the COVID virus in February.
June 29, 2021, 8:20 pm
Piedmont Director’s Final ‘Unimaginable’ Year
Dr. Mark Cohen retires after leading the hospital through the pandemic.
By Bob Bahr
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