booster shot

Less than 24 hours after the FDA and CDC approved a second COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, some Bay Area residents already were taking advantage of their resources.

After the FDA and CDC approved another booster shot for people age 50 and older, eligible residents in Contra Costa County lined up Wednesday to get their shot. Sharon Katsuda reports.

A new CDC recommendation says people ages 50 and older should get a second dose of a COVID-19 booster shot.

The FDA authorized a second booster shot for older Americans Tuesday, but unlike the first booster, some are hesitant to get the added protection.

The FDA authorized a second booster shot for older Americans Tuesday, but unlike the first booster, some are hesitant to get the added protection even as concern grows over a new variant. Terry McSweeney reports.

The FDA and CDC on Tuesday approved another booster COVID-19 shot for people age 50 and older. Sharon Katsuda has the details.

As California lifts it’s mask mandate, some deadlines are looming for first responders in the Bay Area to receive their booster shots.

Tuesday is the first day California residents officially have the option to drop the mask indoors. In the Bay Area, booster shot mandates have now expired for first responders in some counties. Cierra Johnson breaks down the new rules.

The city of San Jose became the first in California to require employees to get booster shots as part of its vaccine mandate.

The city of San Jose will begin enforcing a booster shot mandate that will require city workers to show proof of a booster shot when entering public spaces or city establishments. The policy will give the option to the public to show a negative COVID test if they’re not vaccinated. Robert Handa has the details.

Santa Clara County health officials announced a new health order Tuesday that will require all health care workers, including employees at homeless shelters, to get their COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 24 as cases continue to rise. Marianne Favro reports.

Santa Clara County health officials on Tuesday announced a rapid increase in COVID-19 case rates and updated recommendations regarding vaccinations and masks as well as the county health order in light of the spike.

California’s roughly 2.5 million health care workers have until Feb. 1 to get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot or risk losing their jobs

California will require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster vaccine in an effort to reduce and prevent the spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.

Have you experienced a swollen lymph node in the arm where you received your COVID vaccine or booster shot? You’re not alone.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has tested positive for COVID-19, she said Sunday. Her symptoms are “thankfully” mild, she tweeted. She’s been vaccinated and got the booster shot, she said, and is grateful for the protection they provided. She also urged everyone who’s not vaccinated already to do so, since they’re both safe and effective at preventing serious illness. Warren...

Santa Clara County public health leaders once again are urging eligible residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to protect against the fast spreading omicron variant. Ian Cull reports.

Santa Clara County public health leaders once again are urging eligible residents to get a COVID-19 booster shot to protect against the fast spreading omicron variant. Bob Redell reports.

Shortly after U.S. health authorities on Thursday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for 16- and 17-year-olds, Santa Clara County was administering shots. Scott Budman reports.

Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.