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Vaccine
CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
Nation World
Pfizer's COVID-19 boosters for kids 5 and up get emergency use authorization from FDA
The decision now falls to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which will recommend how to use the boosters for the 5-11 age group.
Vaccine
FDA places new restriction on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA said it decided to restrict Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine after taking another look at data on the risk of life-threatening blood clots.
Vaccine
When can my young child get a COVID vaccine? New details from FDA schedule
If you're waiting on your young child to get their COVID vaccine, you'll have to wait a few more weeks before there's any update on whether they'll be eligible.
Vaccine
Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate gets OK from appeals court
An appeals court reversed a lower court ruling and upheld President Joe Biden's mandate that all federal workers must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine
US experts discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond
FDA regulators have cautioned that waning vaccine effectiveness, new viral mutations and colder weather could lead to COVID-19 surges in the fall and winter.
Vaccine
Who should get a 2nd COVID booster shot now? CDC issues its recommendation
After the FDA approval, the CDC recommended the extra shot as an option but stopped short of urging that those eligible rush out and get it right away.
Vaccine
Moderna update could mean COVID vaccines for youngest children by summer
If regulators agree the small doses are safe and effective enough, it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Vaccine
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
U.S. health officials currently recommend a primary series of two doses of the Moderna vaccine and a booster dose months later.
Coronavirus
Recent CDC change for measuring risk of COVID-19 pandemic draws criticism from top Atlanta-area doctor
Under previously used metrics, much of Georgia would be listed as moderate risk for COVID transmission. Now the risk of COVID in most of Georgia is listed as low.
VERIFY
VERIFY | 4th doses of COVID-19 vaccines are available, but only for this group
The CDC recommendation for a fourth COVID-19 shot only applies to people who would not likely respond to the standard vaccine series.
Vaccine
Yes, there have been reports of heart inflammation in adolescents after COVID-19 vaccination, but cause not yet known
The CDC says there have been “relatively few reports of myocarditis,” mainly in adolescents and young adults. But the vaccines have not been identified as the cause.
Nation World
Pfizer's COVID-19 boosters for kids 5 and up get emergency use authorization from FDA
The decision now falls to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which will recommend how to use the boosters for the 5-11 age group.
Vaccine
FDA places new restriction on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA said it decided to restrict Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine after taking another look at data on the risk of life-threatening blood clots.
Vaccine
When can my young child get a COVID vaccine? New details from FDA schedule
If you're waiting on your young child to get their COVID vaccine, you'll have to wait a few more weeks before there's any update on whether they'll be eligible.
Vaccine
Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate gets OK from appeals court
An appeals court reversed a lower court ruling and upheld President Joe Biden's mandate that all federal workers must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine
US experts discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond
FDA regulators have cautioned that waning vaccine effectiveness, new viral mutations and colder weather could lead to COVID-19 surges in the fall and winter.
Vaccine
Who should get a 2nd COVID booster shot now? CDC issues its recommendation
After the FDA approval, the CDC recommended the extra shot as an option but stopped short of urging that those eligible rush out and get it right away.
Vaccine
Moderna update could mean COVID vaccines for youngest children by summer
If regulators agree the small doses are safe and effective enough, it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Vaccine
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
U.S. health officials currently recommend a primary series of two doses of the Moderna vaccine and a booster dose months later.
Coronavirus
Recent CDC change for measuring risk of COVID-19 pandemic draws criticism from top Atlanta-area doctor
Under previously used metrics, much of Georgia would be listed as moderate risk for COVID transmission. Now the risk of COVID in most of Georgia is listed as low.
VERIFY
VERIFY | 4th doses of COVID-19 vaccines are available, but only for this group
The CDC recommendation for a fourth COVID-19 shot only applies to people who would not likely respond to the standard vaccine series.
Vaccine
Yes, there have been reports of heart inflammation in adolescents after COVID-19 vaccination, but cause not yet known
The CDC says there have been “relatively few reports of myocarditis,” mainly in adolescents and young adults. But the vaccines have not been identified as the cause.
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