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BACK ON THE RISE: State health officials urge South Carolinians to exercise caution over Thanksgiving break as COVID cases increase

Nov 24, 2021 8:00 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

“I don’t want to hit the panic button but we are strongly encouraging South Carolinians to continue the safety protocols that helped us drive the numbers down from that high point back in September,” Traxler said.

Pfizer asks US officials to OK promising COVID-19 pill

Nov 16, 2021 3:42 PM EST

Associated Press,

Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.

TOO EARLY TO DITCH THE MASKS? DHEC official urges people to follow health guidelines

Nov 10, 2021 11:33 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

“We are well versed in hurricane season here. I don’t know if we are in the eye of the storm or if the storm has fully passed,” Dr. Knoche said.

SC health experts recommend Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 after CDC approval

Nov 3, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

Pediatricians urge parents to consult medical professionals if they have questions instead of the internet or social media.

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.

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

Oct 29, 2021 3:36 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.

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.

US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots

By Zeke Miller

Oct 19, 2021 4:07 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster doses this week in an effort to provide flexibility as the campaign for extra shots expands.

Consumer News: Officials warn of new online scam, advisors discuss more COVID-19 boosters and more

Oct 14, 2021 5:36 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Site Staff, CNN, ABC News,

Consumer News: Officials warn of new online scam, advisors discuss more COVID-19 boosters and more

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BACK ON THE RISE: State health officials urge South Carolinians to exercise caution over Thanksgiving break as COVID cases increase

Pfizer asks US officials to OK promising COVID-19 pill

TOO EARLY TO DITCH THE MASKS? DHEC official urges people to follow health guidelines

SC health experts recommend Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 after CDC approval

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

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

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

US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots

By Zeke Miller

Consumer News: Officials warn of new online scam, advisors discuss more COVID-19 boosters and more

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