Health Jul 29 U.S. not considering second boosters for all until updated vaccine is ready U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
Health Jun 08 Moderna says new COVID-19 vaccine protects against omicron Moderna says its experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work.
Health May 23 Three Pfizer COVID shots protect children under 5, company says Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5 and that it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week.
Health May 19 CDC urges Pfizer COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11 U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly signed off on the advice.
Health May 05 FDA restricts Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J's vaccine.
Health Apr 28 Moderna asks for FDA approval of vaccine for young children Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children.
Health Apr 24 Researchers testing combination shots as a possible new kind of COVID booster COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches like combination shots or nasal drops can keep up with a mutating coronavirus — even though it’s not clear if changes are needed.
Health Mar 29 FDA approves second booster for people 50 and older U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Health Mar 23 Are COVID vaccines for little kids coming soon? Here's what to know Early study results released Wednesday by Moderna suggest the two small doses work in tots younger than 6.
Health Mar 23 Moderna says low-dose COVID shots for kids under 6 are safe and effective The pharmaceutical company said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6.