CDC Archives - Page 11 of 18

US panel urges kids 5-11 get COVID shots, final OK due soon

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

Nov 2, 2021 6:35 PM EDT

Associated Press,

An influential advisory panel on Tuesday recommended kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, putting the U.S. on the brink of a major expansion of vaccinations. A final decision was expected within hours.

CDC vaccine advisors set to vote on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11

Nov 1, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

CNN,

The CDC’s vaccine advisors are set to vote on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 Tuesday.

Survey finds most parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young kids against COVID-19

Oct 28, 2021 6:36 PM EDT

CNN,

Health officials are closing in on a decision about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11, but a new survey shows significant hesitancy among parents to get young children vaccinated.

COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

Oct 22, 2021 5:16 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said Thursday.

CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee to make key decisions on COVID-19 boosters

Oct 21, 2021 5:20 PM EDT

CNN,

The number of Americans looking for COVID-19 booster shots now exceeds those getting first time vaccinations. The CDC says there are 1.3 times as many booster every day as there are first time vaccinations, and that number could only go up as the CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee meets to make key decisions on booster recommendations.

CDC advisers try to work out the details on booster shots

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

Sep 23, 2021 1:55 PM EDT

Associated Press,

With booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine now authorized in the U.S., government advisers reconvened on Thursday to tackle the most contentious question yet: Exactly who should roll up their sleeves right away?

Midlands pediatrician and parents react to news of Pfizer trials in children under age 12

Sep 20, 2021 6:47 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Monday brought big news from Pfizer. The drug company announced that Phases 2 and 3 of trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 proved to be safe and effective. “Obviously the more kids we get vaccinated, the better off we will be with our herd immunity as well as decreasing spread,” said…

CDC: Nearly half of U.S. adolescents are fully vaccinated

Sep 20, 2021 5:21 PM EDT

CNN,

Almost half of adolescents in the United States are fully vaccinated.

CDC says about 54% of all Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Sep 15, 2021 5:23 PM EDT

CNN,

About 54% of all Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data by the CDC.

CDC: Nearly 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been wasted in the U.S.

Sep 2, 2021 5:30 PM EDT

CNN,

The CDC reports about 3.35% of the 438 million doses that have been delivered were thrown out. That may sound like a lot, but it’s actually less than the 5-15% waste rate that is typical for vaccines stored in multi-dose vials.

CDC

US panel urges kids 5-11 get COVID shots, final OK due soon

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

CDC vaccine advisors set to vote on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11

Survey finds most parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young kids against COVID-19

COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee to make key decisions on COVID-19 boosters

CDC advisers try to work out the details on booster shots

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

Midlands pediatrician and parents react to news of Pfizer trials in children under age 12

CDC: Nearly half of U.S. adolescents are fully vaccinated

CDC says about 54% of all Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

CDC: Nearly 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been wasted in the U.S.

Weather

The ABC Columbia Weather Team

Most Popular

Former President Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

"We love you" -- family of missing USC student speaks out

Two SCDC workers facing multiple charges, arrested

Midlands Mugshots October 22

Deputies seize illegal drugs at Orangeburg County home

On Twitter

Facebook

What's On