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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FDA encouraging Americans to get Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over J&J
New data shows COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are on track to rise for the first time in months, and the FDA is encouraging Americans to get either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson shot.
Pending approval, Pfizer says it could have COVID-19 shots for kids under 5 by June
Some big news for parents. The COVID-19 vaccine could be available for children under five-years-old by summer.
Study finds third COVID-19 vaccine dose shows “high immune response” in kids ages 5-11
Kids ages 5-11 may soon be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. Pfizer and BioNTech plan to submit for emergency use authorization, after the companies say results from a study reveal a third vaccine dose in that age group shows “high immune response.”
Pfizer to seek COVID booster for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds. Pfizer said Thursday new data shows its kid-sized booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies.
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.
FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up
By Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Pfizer on the potential need for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose
Officials say while a third shot helps protect against hospitalization and death, it’s not that good at protecting against infections.
Pfizer starting second and third phase testing for COVID-19 antiviral treatment for kids
A COVID-19 antiviral treatment for children could soon be on the way.
