Health Oct 22 CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot.
Health Oct 22 Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 percent effective in 5 to 11 year olds The shots could begin in early November — with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas — if regulators give the go-ahead.
Health Oct 20 FDA approves mixing COVID vaccines The Food and Drug Administration announcement marks a big step toward expanding the U.S. booster campaign, which began with extra doses of the Pfizer vaccine last month.
Health Oct 15 FDA panel endorses booster shot for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine J&J has asked the Food and Drug Administration for flexibility with its booster, arguing the extra dose adds important protection as early as two months after initial vaccination -- but that it might work better if people wait until six…
Health Oct 14 WATCH: FDA advisory committee debates Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is expected to hold a meeting on Friday to discuss the emergency authorization of booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and older.
Health Oct 14 FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster U.S. health advisors said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
Health Oct 14 WATCH: FDA advisory committee endorses Moderna COVID booster shot The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend a booster shot for seniors, adults with other health problems, jobs or living situations that put them at increased risk for COVID-19.
Health Oct 07 U.S. health experts urge flu shots to avoid 'twindemic' The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccination for just about everyone starting with 6-month-old babies.
Health Oct 07 Pfizer asks U.S. to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11 If regulators agree, shots could begin within a matter of weeks.
Health Sep 30 Yes, you can get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.