Pfizer releases data on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in young children
Pfizer says it is ready to submit its vaccine to the FDA for emergency use authorization for children 6 months to 5 years old, releasing preliminary data about effectiveness.
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Largest baby formula factory in the U.S. could reopen soon
The head of the FDA is on Capitol Hill answering questions from lawmakers today. This comes as the nation’s largest baby formula factory is poised to reopen.
CDC vaccine advisors to vote on COVID-19 boosters for kids ages 5-11
Vaccine advisers with the CDC are set to vote today on COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11.
Authorities working on solutions to alleviate baby formula shortage impacting Americans
The resolution to the baby formula shortage can’t come soon enough for many parents. This evening, the FDA and Abbott Nutrition have agreed on a plan to reopen one of their facilities that was shut down due to contamination. The agreement, however, comes with strict guidelines the formula maker must follow.
FDA to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for kids under five this summer
The Food and Drug Administration says it will hold three meetings in June to discuss vaccines for young children. It’s been nearly a year and a half since the first adult doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered, yet vaccines are still not approved for children five and under.
FDA sets June meetings on COVID vaccines for youngest kids
By Matthew Perrone
The FDA said Friday it plans to convene its outside panel of vaccine experts on June 8, 21 and 22 to review applications from Moderna and Pfizer for vaccines in tots and babies. The dates are tentative and regulators said they will provide more details later.
Moderna requests emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in young kids
Moderna requests emergency use authorization from the FDA for its vaccine for children as young as six-months-old.
Consumer News: Reports of people getting sick after eating Lucky Charms, ways to save on your vacation and more
Consumer News: Reports of people getting sick after eating Lucky Charms, ways to save on your vacation and more
FDA investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it.
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.
