Published online September 20, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.19127 To more closely target SARS-CoV-2 variants currently circulating in the US, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized an updated formula of the messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine, the agencyannouncedin mid...
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available in US, Recommended for Everyone Older Than 6 Months"The public can be assured that these updated vaccines have met the agency's rigorous scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality," Peter Marks, MD, PhD, director of the FDA'...
In Germany, booster shots have been targeted to these groups, while the British government's vaccine committee said only adults 65 and older and some other categories will be offered the shot as they are the most likely to benefit. U.S. CDC panel members said simply recommending the va...
but they will no doubt take this very seriously in terms of the recommendations that have been passed down and making sure that the critical populations that should be receiving the vaccine first do, and we'll make
“Thrombosis Canada strongly recommends that people receive vaccinations for COVID-19, including the vaccine made by AstraZeneca” says Thrombosis Canada President, Jim Douketis, “that’s what we are telling the many patients who have been asking us because of the reports from E...
“If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster and I strongly encourage you to receive it.” The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 13 to 1 to recommend both shots. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for use in people 12 and older, the Moderna in...
Authorization was based on non-clinical data showing that Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine induced functional immune responses for XBB.1.5, XBB.1.16 and XBB.2.3 variants. Additional non-clinical data demonstrated that Novavax's vaccine induced neutralizing antibody r...
(CBS DETROIT)- State health officials are recommending the new 2023 COVID-19 vaccine for everyone six months and older for the fall and winter seasons following its approval for use. The Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Preventio...
Testing for COVID-19 remains a key tool to detect and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Individuals experiencing symptoms are advised to test and isolate. Additionally, if outbreaks do occur, testing can still be utilized to detect and reduce the spread of COVID-19. ...
Getting a flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time is recommended if patients are eligible and the timing for each vaccine is right. "Preventive vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself and your family from seasonal illnesses," said Dr. Sree Chaguturu, Executive Vice ...