Oct 20 FDA approves mixing COVID vaccines By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 19 U.S. expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 4:06 Booster shots challenge governments during global vaccine inequality By PBS NewsHour COVID-19 was the number one cause of death for people between the ages of 35 to 54 during some months since the pandemic began last year, according to recent data. Meanwhile, as the Delta variant continues to drive infections around… Continue watching
Oct 14 FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: FDA advisory committee endorses Moderna COVID booster shot By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 12 FDA now begins to look at approving Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neerguard, Associated Press After the FDA advisers give their recommendation, the agency itself will make an official decision on whether to authorize boosters. Then next week, a panel convened by the CDC will offer more specifics on who should get them. Continue reading
Sep 25 COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers By Tom Murphy, Associated Press Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus. Continue reading
Sep 24 AP EXPLAINER: Who’s eligible for Pfizer booster shots in the U.S.? By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus. Boosters are free and available at health departments, clinics and drugstores. Continue reading
Sep 19 Health official: Booster use may be expanded By Associated Press Dr. Francis Collins told “Fox News Sunday” that the panel’s recommendation Friday was correct based on a “snapshot” of available data on the effectiveness of Pfizer’s two-shot regimen over time. But he said real-time data from the U.S. and Israel… Continue reading
Aug 26 Japan suspends 1.63 million doses of Moderna over contamination found in unused vials By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The health ministry said the contamination was reported at multiple vaccination sites. Continue reading