Here’s who can 3rd vaccine dose now—and who may be next
With delta raging, officials may make decisions on boosters in the coming weeks. Enlarge / COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Madrid on Feb. 26, 2021. (credit: Getty | NurPhoto) Pfizer and BioNTech submitted new COVID-19 vaccine-boos.....»»
Study shows vaccine protects dogs against Valley fever
A possible canine vaccine for Valley fever took one giant step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson-led study that showed the vaccine provided a high level of protection against Coccidioides posa.....»»
Kid COVID-19 vaccines get green light from FDA advisers
Despite the strong voting results, many advisers had concerns and caveats. Enlarge / A nurse gives a boy a dose of the Pfizer vaccine at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Florida on the day before classes begin for the 2021-22 school year......»»
Kid COVID-19 vaccines get green light from FDA advisors
Despite the strong voting results, many advisors had concerns and caveats. Enlarge / A nurse gives a boy a dose of the Pfizer vaccine at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Florida on the day before classes begin for the 2021-22 school year......»»
Facebook is having a tougher time managing vaccine misinformation than it is letting on, leaks suggest
In public, Facebook has touted the resources it has dedicated to tackling Covid-19 and vaccine misinformation, even scolding US President Joe Biden for his harsh criticism of the company's handling of the issue. In doing so, it claimed that "more tha.....»»
The Vaccine Mandate Arrives Soon. Are You Ready?
The U.S. federal government is about to roll out its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Here's what your company should do to be prepared. Continue reading........»»
ICYMI: Fall 2021 Marketing Conferences, Ready for the Vaccine Mandate?
Catching up on all the top stories from CMSWire from the previous week, including Jamstack developments and inside customer data platforms. Continue reading........»»
India Crosses the Milestone of 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccinations
India has administered 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Thursday, passing a milestone for the South Asian country where the delta variant fueled its first crushing surge earlier this year. From a report: About 75% of India's total.....»»
CDC advisory panel unanimously approves expanded COVID vaccine boosters
CDC hearing came the day after the FDA expanded its authorization for booster shots. Enlarge (credit: iStock / Getty Images) On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control's expert advisory committee on vaccines met to vote on n.....»»
WHO Asks South African Startup To Replicate Moderna"s mRNA Vaccine
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: The World Health Organization has hired the company, called Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines, as part of a $100 million plan to figure out how to make an mRNA vaccine against COVID that is as close as possi.....»»
FDA Approves Mixing COVID Vaccines
U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. The Associ.....»»
Who Needs a COVID Booster Shot? Experts Answer Common Questions
Now that the FDA has authorized the shots for a broad range of Americans, many people want to know if they need a booster dose. Here’s what we have learned so far -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Will Giving COVID Booster Shots Make It Harder to Vaccinate the Rest of the World?
Wealthy countries have bought up most of the available vaccine doses for booster shots but still have far more than they need -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Another Global Pandemic Is Spreading—Among Pigs
African swine fever killed half the pigs in China. There is no vaccine and no treatment. Now it’s in the Caribbean and on the doorstep of the US......»»
The Malaria Vaccine Is a Big Deal, but Not a Silver Bullet
RTS,S proves that shots can work against parasites. But to eradicate this disease, scientists say we need more than just one tool......»»
More Covid Vaccine Boosters Are Coming. Who Should Get Them?
Federal advisers meet again this week to discuss third shots, but it’s still not clear what the best timing is—or what the US owes the world......»»
COVID vaccines for kids 5-11 up for preorder Wednesday ahead of FDA review
States will have 3 preorder windows in anticipation of a rollout in early Nov. Enlarge / A thirteen-year-old celebrates getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 13, 2021. (credit: Getty | JOSEPH P.....»»
COVID-19 vaccination strategies: When is one dose better than two?
In many parts of the world, the supply of COVID-19 vaccines continues to lag behind the demand. While most vaccines are designed as a two-dose regimen, some countries, like Canada, have prioritized vaccinating as many people as possible with a single.....»»
Anti-vaccine school in Florida tells kids to stay home if they COVID shot
The school, which also barred vaccinated teachers, pushes vaccine falsehoods. Enlarge / Centner Academy private school building is seen in Miami's Design District in Miami on April 27, 2021. (credit: Getty | CHANDAN KHANNA).....»»
FDA advisors recommend J&J boosters for all as agency eyes mix-and-match doses
FDA advisors recommend a second J&J dose for everyone ages 18 and up. Enlarge / Boxes of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Florida. (credit: Getty | Paul Hennessy) A committee of independen.....»»
J&J boosters get nod from FDA advisors as agency eyes mix-and-match
FDA advisors recommend a second J&J dose for everyone ages 18 and up. Enlarge / Boxes of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Florida. (credit: Getty | Paul Hennessy) A committee of independen.....»»