CDC warns measles considered a global threat again
The CDC warns measles is now considered a global threat again, after routine vaccines were missed over the pandemic.
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With millions of babies missing vaccinations last year, CDC concerned about the threat of measles
COVID-19 vaccines aren’t the only vaccines doctors are worried about. The CDC says 22 million babies worldwide missed their vaccinations last year, worsening the global threat of measles.
US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe
The announcement by CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky came only hours after an advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be opened to the 28 million youngsters in that age group.
US panel urges kids 5-11 get COVID shots, final OK due soon
By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
