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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster for Kids 5-11, Sends to CDC for Approval
The FDA announced Tuesday that it has expanded eligibility for the Pfizer booster shot to include children ages 5 to 11.
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster for Kids 5-11, Sends to CDC for Approval
Boosters could become available as early as Friday if approved by the CDC, which could come Thursday.
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Biden Marks 1 Million COVID Deaths at Global Summit
President Joe Biden has appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 as he leads the U.S. in marking the “tragic milestone” of 1 million deaths in America
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Here's How to Add Your Vaccine Card to Your iPhone's Apple Wallet
Don’t want to carry about your physical vaccine card? Here’s how to add it to your iPhone.
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Secretary Blinken Tests Positive for COVID-19
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, his spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
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Moderna Says Redesigned Covid Vaccine Produced Stronger Immunity Against Omicron Than Current Shots
A 50-microgram dose of Moderna’s new vaccine doubled the antibodies against the omicron variant six months after administration.
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Scientists Divided on Need for 4th Covid Shot After FDA Quietly Approved Another Round of Boosters
The FDA’s top vaccine regulator, Dr. Peter Marks, said shortly after the decision that another round of boosters will likely be needed in the fall.
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FDA Says Covid Vaccines May Need to Be Updated to Ensure High Level of Effectiveness Against Virus
The FDA’s committee of vaccine experts will meet Wednesday to discuss how the U.S. should go about changing the current ones if needed.
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FDA, CDC Expand Eligibility for Second Booster Shot to Americans Over 50
The FDA and CDC announced Tuesday that both agencies had expanded eligibility for a second booster shot of the Pfizer or Moderna coronavirus vaccines for all adults over the age of 50.
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Moderna Seeks FDA Authorization for 4th Dose of COVID Shot
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults
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Pfizer Requests FDA Authorization for 2nd Booster in Seniors
Pfizer asked the FDA Tuesday to authorize a second booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for Americans ages 65 and over.
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Pfizer Asks US to Allow 4th COVID Vaccine Dose for Seniors
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors
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Air Force Can't Compel Christian Officer to Get COVID Shot, Judge Rules
The officer said in a lawsuit that getting the shot would violate her belief that her “body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.”
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BioNTech Plans Modular Vaccine Factories in Africa
German vaccine maker BioNTech unveiled plans Wednesday to establish manufacturing facilities in Africa that would boost the availability of much-needed medicines on the continent
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Unvaccinated Djokovic Could Skip French Open, Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic says he is prepared to skip the French Open and Wimbledon if vaccination against the coronavirus is required for him to play
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Pfizer Pulls Request to FDA for COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5
Pfizer said it believes three doses “may provide a higher level of protection in this age group.”
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Boston, Teachers Union, Reach Agreement on Vaccinations
The city of Boston will allow unvaccinated teachers to continue working if they submit proof of two negative COVID-19 screening tests per week during periods of lower virus transmission
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Fauci Details Road to End of Pandemic: ‘We Believe We Can Get There'
During a coronavirus task force press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined the steps that could bring the pandemic to an end. “Control will mean not eradication, like we did with smallpox— that’s unreasonable. Not necessarily elimination, like we’ve done with polio and measles by mass vaccination campaigns. But a level of control that does not disrupt us in...
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Explainer: What's Known About ‘Stealth' Version of Omicron?
Scientists and health officials are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries.
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California Lawmaker Wants Children 12 and Up to be Eligible for Vaccines Without Parent Consent
California would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent under a proposal introduced Friday by a state senator who said youngsters “deserve the right to protect themselves” against infectious disease.