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Pfizer trial data looks into how long its vaccine lasts and its effectiveness against a variant

Apr 2, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

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Pfizer says new trial data is giving a glimpse into how long its vaccine protection lasts, and how effective it is against one variant.

Pfizer: Vaccine offers at least six months of protection against COVID-19

Apr 1, 2021 4:10 PM EDT

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Pfizer says protection from its COVID-19 vaccine lasts at least six months after the second dose. The pharmaceutical company has been studying the vaccine in nearly 5,000 volunteers. Among that group, 77 people who were vaccinated tested positive for COVID-19.

Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines being used in the U.S. still working to increase production

Apr 1, 2021 1:02 PM EDT

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The manufacturers of all three COVID-19 vaccines being used in the United States say they continue to conduct tests and are working to increase production capabilities.

Pfizer says its vaccine is 100% effective in kids age 12-15

Mar 31, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective in adolescents. The pharmaceutical company says clinical trial results showed 100% efficacy in kids ages 12-15. Researchers say there were no COVID-19 cases among the more than 100,000 participants given the vaccine.

Pfizer hoping to manufacture 2.5 billion coronavirus vaccine doses by the end of 2021

Mar 30, 2021 5:39 PM EDT

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Pfizer and BioNTech say they are now hoping to manufacture 2.5 billion doses of their coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year. This comes as the United States continues its push to get people vaccinated.

EMA: Pfizer vaccine can be stored at normal freezer temperatures for two weeks

Mar 26, 2021 2:38 PM EDT

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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can now be stored at normal freezer temperature for two weeks, according to the European Medicines Agency. The EMA says that the change is supported by new stability data, and that the new storage option gives more flexibility with its distribution.

Pfizer starts testing COVID-19 vaccine on children under 12

Mar 25, 2021 3:47 PM EDT

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Pfizer has started testing its coronavirus vaccine in children under the age of 12.

Clinical vaccine trials for younger children begin

Mar 5, 2021 5:41 PM EST

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Right now, the three COVID-19 vaccines on the U.S. market are for adults. You must be 18 or older to get Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and 16 or older for the vaccine made by Pfizer. Clinical trials are now underway for younger children.