FDA advisers recommend strain update to Covid-19 boosters ahead of expected fall surge
The advisory committee signaled a preference for the strain composition to target the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants.
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By Lauren Gardner
FDA advisers endorse administration of Moderna, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines in babies, toddlers
The FDA is expected to quickly authorize the vaccines for emergency use.
FDA: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for kids under 6 are safe, effective
The FDA analyzed the vaccines’ ability to induce neutralizing antibody responses in kids that were comparable to young adults, a concept known as immunobridging. Both met the agency’s success criteria.
FDA advisers vote to recommend Moderna Covid vaccine EUA for kids 6-17
Panel members largely agreed that the benefits of having another vaccine available to these age groups outweigh the potential risks.
FDA: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for kids under 6 are safe, effective
The FDA analyzed the vaccines’ ability to induce neutralizing antibody responses in kids that were comparable to young adults, a concept known as immunobridging. Both met the agency’s success criteria.
Vaccine injury compensation programs overwhelmed as congressional reform languishes
One program covers nearly three times as many vaccines today as it did when it was created three decades ago. Despite bipartisan calls for change, Congress has failed to act.
Vaccine injury compensation programs overwhelmed as congressional reform languishes
One program covers nearly three times as many vaccines today as it did when it was created three decades ago. Despite bipartisan calls for change, Congress has failed to act.
Vaccine injury compensation programs overwhelmed as congressional reform languishes
One program covers nearly three times as many vaccines today as it did when it was created three decades ago. Despite bipartisan calls for change, Congress has failed to act.
Vaccine injury compensation programs overwhelmed as congressional reform languishes
One program covers nearly three times as many vaccines today as it did when it was created three decades ago. Despite bipartisan calls for change, Congress has failed to act.
Vaccine injury compensation programs overwhelmed as congressional reform languishes
One program covers nearly three times as many vaccines today as it did when it was created three decades ago. Despite bipartisan calls for change, Congress has failed to act.
Vaccine injury compensation programs overwhelmed as congressional reform languishes
One program covers nearly three times as many vaccines today as it did when it was created three decades ago. Despite bipartisan calls for change, Congress has failed to act.
Draft abortion opinion renews urgency on over-the-counter birth control
The push to develop daily oral contraceptives without prescription has been years in the making.
Draft abortion opinion renews urgency on over-the-counter birth control
The push to develop daily oral contraceptives without prescription has been years in the making.
Draft abortion opinion renews urgency on over-the-counter birth control
The push to develop daily oral contraceptives without prescription has been years in the making.
Covid in D.C.: What to know about the risks of Omicron and BA.2
The surge of Covid-19 infections in Washington this week has many wondering if it’s safe enough to hold indoor, public events again.
Covid in D.C.: What to know about the risks of Omicron and BA.2
The surge of Covid-19 infections in Washington this week has many wondering if it’s safe enough to hold indoor, public events again.
3 takeaways ahead of potential fall Covid booster campaign
Panel members agreed that myriad unknowns persist about the coronavirus and how it might evolve.
Covid in D.C.: What to know about the risks of Omicron and BA.2
The surge of Covid-19 infections in Washington this week has many wondering if it’s safe enough to hold indoor, public events again.
3 takeaways ahead of potential fall Covid booster campaign
Panel members agreed that myriad unknowns persist about the coronavirus and how it might evolve.
3 takeaways ahead of potential fall Covid booster campaign
Panel members agreed that myriad unknowns persist about the coronavirus and how it might evolve.
Pfizer seeks emergency authorization for 2nd Covid booster for 65-plus
The request for a second booster shot is based on two real-world data sets suggesting another vaccine dose boosts protection against the Omicron variant while maintaining its safety profile.
Pfizer seeks emergency authorization for 2nd Covid booster for 65-plus
The request for a second booster shot is based on two real-world data sets suggesting another vaccine dose boosts protection against the Omicron variant while maintaining its safety profile.
CDC recommends fully approved Moderna Covid vaccine
Licensure doesn’t materially affect the status quo — the licensed vaccine’s formula is identical to that authorized for emergency use.
CDC recommends fully approved Moderna Covid vaccine
Licensure doesn’t materially affect the status quo — the licensed vaccine’s formula is identical to that authorized for emergency use.
CDC recommends fully approved Moderna Covid vaccine
Licensure doesn’t materially affect the status quo — the licensed vaccine’s formula is identical to that authorized for emergency use.
CDC recommends fully approved Moderna Covid vaccine
Licensure doesn’t materially affect the status quo — the licensed vaccine’s formula is identical to that authorized for emergency use.
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize Covid shot for children under 5
The FDA said it would convene its independent panel of vaccine experts Feb. 15 to consider the data.
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize Covid shot for children under 5
The FDA said it would convene its independent panel of vaccine experts Feb. 15 to consider the data.
Game-changing Covid pills remain out of reach for some patients
A flurry of regulatory, testing and logistical issues is complicating the rollout.
Game-changing Covid pills remain out of reach for some patients
A flurry of regulatory, testing and logistical issues is complicating the rollout.