Immunocompromised people and those who are age 65 or older should get a second dose of the2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ina statementreleased Wednesday, the CDC said the second dose should be receiv...
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously today to recommend a booster dose of Pfizer's mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for those 65 and older, and for those at high risk of severe outcomes from the disease, including healthcare workers. This followed an earlier 16-...
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Minnesota health officials have given the green light to hospitals, healthcare systems, and other organizations administering COVID-19 vaccine shots to provide the vaccine to broader categories of Minnesotans. The authorization follows a change in federal guidance on...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that adults aged 65 and older receive a second updated COVID-19 vaccine. This decision was made due to the vulnerability of older adults to the coronavirus. The updated vaccine targets the currently dominant strain, JN.1, ...
COVID-19 vaccine candidates developed by AnGes Inc. with Osaka University and other researchers (Provided by Osaka University) A Japanese health ministry panel said on Friday that people aged 65 or older should get priority for vaccination against COVID-19 as the government sets guidelines that wi...
Researchers suggested that more efforts are needed to increase vaccination rates among older adults. Even high-income countries like the U.S., where vaccination rates are significantly higher than lower income countries, have struggled with vaccine hesitancy and other ...
(29.4%) and Iran (27.9%). Males, those with a lower educational level and those of older age expressed a higher level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Less than two-thirds (59.7%; 95% CI 58.4–61.0) reported only being willing to accept a vaccine with an effectiveness of more than 90...
With new flu and COVID-19 vaccines available, which one is the right one for you? 2 years ago Flu, COVID shots together safe after review of potential stroke risk: Experts Older adults who got a COVID booster and a high-dose version of the flu vaccine together may have an increased ...
On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced it would recommend a COVID-19 vaccine for every American older than 65 years, as it tries to speed up the nation's vaccine rollout. Ad Health officials also recommended that COVID-19 vaccines be given to all adults with preexisting conditions tha...
While mutations are thought to help the variantsevade immune defensesand spread faster, there is no evidence they cause moresevere illness, the CDC has said. The biggest risk factor for severe illness is age. Americans 65 and older account for two-thirds of COVID hospitalizations and 82% of ...