CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on the advisory panel’s recommendations on Friday night, making them federal policy.
Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY
COVID booster doses could be authorized by Friday, ‘should be a priority’ for US adults, experts say
The CDC has said it’s safe to mix vaccine brands, and data suggests Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna would be more protective than a second J&J shot.
Pfizer antiviral drug could nearly end deaths from COVID-19, company study suggests
When given within 5 days of the onset of symptoms, Pfizer’s antiviral therapy, Paxlovid, prevented nearly 90% of deaths from COVID, a new study finds.
Parents of children 5-11 will soon face a decision on COVID vaccination: What we know, and don’t know
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine could become available for children ages 5 to 11 as soon as next week. Here’s what we know, and don’t know.
Natural immunity is good. Getting vaccinated after being sick with COVID-19 is better.
A growing body of research suggests previous coronavirus infection plus vaccination provides the strongest protection against COVID-19.
White House push for COVID vaccine booster shots may be premature, experts warn
The Biden administration pledged COVID vaccine boosters will be available Sept. 20, but some experts warn officials are getting ahead of the science.
Pediatricians say it’s a ‘no-no’ to vaccinate children under 12 against COVID-19 – even though it’s now legal
Children under 12 have not yet been approved to receive any COVID-19 vaccine, despite the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech shot on Monday.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised
People with suppressed immune systems may not have gotten adequate protection from initial doses of COVID vaccine and may need a booster, FDA says.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised
People with suppressed immune systems may not have gotten adequate protection from initial doses of COVID vaccine and may need a booster, FDA says.
Delta variant substantially more contagious than other variants, CDC presentation warns
Evidence is mounting about the dangers of the delta variant and how mask-wearing is essential to bring it under control, according to a CDC memo.