Study finds fourth dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine provides “substantial” boost in COVID-19 immunity
A fourth dose is already authorized in the U.S. for people 50 and older.
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Wednesday meeting provides no clear answers on future booster shot guidance
Health care providers hoping to get new guidance on coronavirus vaccines from the FDA will have to keep waiting. Wednesday’s meeting ended with no solid answers regarding the future of booster shots and regular vaccines.
DHEC issues new recommendation on second booster shot for certain individuals
DHEC says it is recommending a second COVID-19 booster shot for certain individuals, largely mirroring guidance put out by the CDC on Tuesday.
BA.2 subvariant now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S.
The CDC has signed off on a second booster shot for people over 50, and the BA.2 subvariant is now the dominant strain in the U.S.
Pfizer petitions FDA for second COVID-19 booster for older Americans
Pfizer is petitioning to the FDA for a second COVID-19 booster shot for older Americans. This comes as we see potential warning signs of a new rise in coronavirus infections.
Pace of Americans getting COVID-19 boosters hits new low
The pace of Americans getting COVID-19 booster shots has reached a new low, and health experts are concerned.
FDA facing backlash over decision to halt us of two antibody treatments
Pfizer says it is testing an omicron-specific vaccine booster. This comes as the FDA faces backlash over its decision to halt the use of two antibody treatments.
Health experts on the importance of people getting their booster shots now
Some states are starting to see infection numbers and hospitalizations drop, but that’s still not the case everywhere.
Governor McMaster receives COVID-19 booster
Governor Henry McMaster received his COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday afternoon.
Coronavirus cases spreading rapidly as eligibility expands for Pfizer’s booster shot
Even with the expansion of Pfizer’s booster shots, coronavirus cases are still rapidly spreading across the county.
