The New York Times reported that New York City health officials have also encouraged all adults to get a COVID-19 booster shot. Pfizer asked U.S. regulators last week to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spr...
Did you know about the redesigned COVID-19 booster shot that protects against Omicron and its contagious subvariants that was approved in August? A new survey found that half of American adults have heard little to nothing about it. For more, check out our exclusive c...
According to apress release, the current rate of booster shot uptake among nursing home staff is less than the national average for adults older than 18 years; however, the rate among residents is similar to the national average for adults older than 65 years. The CMS has previously required ...
President Joe Biden said on March 30, 2022 that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over before receiving his second COVID-19 booster shot. (Xinhua) "We're now in a new moment in this pandemic," says President Joe Biden. "It does not mean that COVID-19 is over." WASHINGTON, March 31 ...
"Even being infected with COVID-19 after receiving full vaccination, people are more likely to only suffer slight symptoms," he said. "Vaccination also drops the virus' infection ability for spreading to others. So we encourage...
U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and signs that the vaccines' effectiveness is slipping.
According to the latest data from the health ministry, more than a million people in the South American country do not have a valid mobility pass because they have not gotten a first booster shot. The pass allows holders to attend mass gatherings, meetings in enclosed places, and travel betwe...
A new, wearable device may help alert you if you are exposed to COVID-19. Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2 and subsequently whether a person has been exposed. ...
Should I wait to get this new booster or get a shot now? Health experts recommend that it is best to wait for the updated booster shot to maximize protection this fall and winter. Should I get a booster shot if I recently had COVID?
The World Health Organization has called for a moratorium on covid-19 booster shots until the end of September to help vaccines reach poorer nations facing shortages. Wealthier countries with widespread vaccine coverage should prioritise sending doses to those facing shortages before they start to ...