New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
FDA wants COVID-19 boosters to target newer, highly contagious variants
The FDA told COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to modify their fall booster shots to target the newer omicron variants now dominant in the US. Yet, if you are due for a booster shot now, experts recommend getting the added protection as soon as possible.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Americans 65+, first to COVID-19 vaccine, are slow to get booster shots, worrying health officials
Seniors were first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine early on in the pandemic. But, getting them to come back for booster shots has not been easy.
Publix not offering COVID vaccines to children under 5
Publix says its pharmacies will not administer vaccines to children under the age of 5 at this time.
Pediatricians roll out the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized for kids under 5
Pediatricians across Georgia began giving out the first COVID-19 vaccine doses to their youngest patients. In Decatur, Georgia, Dr. Jennifer Shu says many of her parents are thrilled to have a way to protect their preschoolers or toddlers.
Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC approves 1st shots for US kids under 5
With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.
COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next
The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.
As parents await under 5 vaccine, pediatrician shares tips on how to choose the right option for your child
Many parents may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Pediatric emergency physician Christina Johns has some advice on how to navigate which vaccine to choose for your child once they are authorized.
Florida surgeon general disagrees with FDA on COVID vaccines for kids under 5; state does not pre-order doses
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
FDA panel recommends COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children, as parents await final decision
Some parents of younger children say a vaccine for the 5 and under kids has been a long time in coming. For one Decatur, Georgia, preschooler, it could be authorized a little too late. Harper Chiang, 4, endured 13 days of fever last month after being coinfected with SARS-CoV-2 and a parainfluenza virus. Her mother still plans to get her vaccinated as soon as possible.
FDA panel greenlights COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine for teens, school-age kids
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
Atlanta 4-year-old now fully vaccinated after joining Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial
Astrid Pearson is fully vaccinated, but only 4. The Atlanta preschooler was part of the clinical trial of a new vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech for preschoolers and toddlers. The FDA is set to decide whether to authorize pediatric vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna later this week.
FDA set to decide on Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
As the FDA weighs authorizing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a Morehouse School of Medicine researcher hopes the vaccine will sway Americans on the fence about getting vaccinated.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.