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The FDA authorizes COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers

The vaccinations for children as young as 6 months old could start next week. But first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off.

WEKU · Jun 17, 2022

US FDA panel backs first Covid-19 jabs for children under five

The first COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.

France 24 · Jun 15, 2022

FDA just authorized Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Here’s what parents need to know

An outside panel of experts for the FDA recommended both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine for kids under 5. Shortly after, the FDA granted a EUA.

Inverse · Jun 15, 2022

FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine over blood clot risks, agency says

The use of Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, also known as Janssen, has been limited to “certain individuals” over rare blood clot risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday, May 5.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 5, 2022

Moderna seeks FDA approval of Covid vaccine for children aged six months to five years old

The request arrives one month after the drug company said its two-dose jabs provided immune protection in youngest children

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kids

Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Most Americans have COVID-19 antibodies as case numbers rise - Roll Call

The percentage of people with antibodies increased from 34 percent in December to roughly 58 percent in February, the CDC said.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2022

Pryzm owner to open 10 new bars in the UK as nightlife recovers

Rekom’s 48 British outlets have seen attendance return to pre-pandemic levels

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022

US experts discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond

Vaccine experts are meeting to discuss the U.S. strategy for future COVID-19 booster campaigns

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Now is the time to get a second COVID-19 booster shot, health official advises

LOS ANGELES — Now is the time for those at higher risk from COVID-19 to get a second booster dose, Los Angeles County’s public health director said, citing less-than-ideal overall vaccination rates along with concerns swirling around the rapid spread of the highly contagious BA.2 omicron subvariant.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022