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CDC Recommends Pfizer COVID-19 Booster for Children 5 to 11
The center’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, adopted a panel’s recommendation Thursday.
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CDC Urges Pfizer Booster for Children Ages 5 to 11
Kids ages 5 to 11 should get a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, advisers to the U.S. government said Thursday.
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Is the Booster Shot for Kids Safe? Experts Weigh in
Pfizer has cleared another hurdle that could get more shots into kids’ arms. The FDA has authorized a Pfizer booster shot for kids between ages 5 and 11-years-old. But is this safe? Bay Area experts weigh in. Marianne Favro has the details.
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster for Kids 5-11, Sends to CDC for Approval
The FDA announced Tuesday that it has expanded eligibility for the Pfizer booster shot to include children ages 5 to 11.
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster for Kids 5-11, Sends to CDC for Approval
Boosters could become available as early as Friday if approved by the CDC, which could come Thursday.
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Biden Marks 1 Million COVID Deaths at Global Summit
President Joe Biden has appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 as he leads the U.S. in marking the “tragic milestone” of 1 million deaths in America
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Here's How to Add Your Vaccine Card to Your iPhone's Apple Wallet
Don’t want to carry about your physical vaccine card? Here’s how to add it to your iPhone.
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California Bill Allowing Vaccines for Children 12 and Up Without Parents' OK Clears First Hurdle
A California measure that would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent, including against the coronavirus, cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
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Secretary Blinken Tests Positive for COVID-19
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, his spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
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Moderna Says Redesigned Covid Vaccine Produced Stronger Immunity Against Omicron Than Current Shots
A 50-microgram dose of Moderna’s new vaccine doubled the antibodies against the omicron variant six months after administration.
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Scientists Divided on Need for 4th Covid Shot After FDA Quietly Approved Another Round of Boosters
The FDA’s top vaccine regulator, Dr. Peter Marks, said shortly after the decision that another round of boosters will likely be needed in the fall.
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FDA Says Covid Vaccines May Need to Be Updated to Ensure High Level of Effectiveness Against Virus
The FDA’s committee of vaccine experts will meet Wednesday to discuss how the U.S. should go about changing the current ones if needed.
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FDA, CDC Expand Eligibility for Second Booster Shot to Americans Over 50
The FDA and CDC announced Tuesday that both agencies had expanded eligibility for a second booster shot of the Pfizer or Moderna coronavirus vaccines for all adults over the age of 50.
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Question of the Day: Are You More Or Less Likely to Get Your Child a COVID-19 Shot?
The Bay Area answers the Question of the Day: In light of the impending endemic phase of COVID-19, are you more or less likely to get your child a shot? Why?
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Infectious Disease Specialist on Moderna's COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 6
NBC Bay Area’s Janelle Wang spoke to UCSF’s Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong about Moderna’s request for approval of a COVID vaccine for kids under the age of 6.
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Moderna Seeks FDA Authorization for 4th Dose of COVID Shot
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults
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Pfizer Requests FDA Authorization for 2nd Booster in Seniors
Pfizer asked the FDA Tuesday to authorize a second booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for Americans ages 65 and over.
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Pfizer Asks US to Allow 4th COVID Vaccine Dose for Seniors
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors
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Air Force Can't Compel Christian Officer to Get COVID Shot, Judge Rules
The officer said in a lawsuit that getting the shot would violate her belief that her “body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.”
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BioNTech Plans Modular Vaccine Factories in Africa
German vaccine maker BioNTech unveiled plans Wednesday to establish manufacturing facilities in Africa that would boost the availability of much-needed medicines on the continent