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Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection

Pfizer says tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and boosts protection

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022

Misinformation will be rampant when it comes to COVID-19 shots for young children – here's what you can do to counter it

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 months to 5 years on June 18, 2022, it opened the door for nearly 20 million children to get vaccinated.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2022

Experts endorse Moderna COVID-19 shots for kids ages 6 to 17

An expert panel backed a second COVID-19 vaccine option for kids ages 6 to 17

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

2 million California kids are now eligible for COVID vaccine. How many will get it?

LOS ANGELES — Jonah Stein exited the vaccination clinic in his father’s arms Tuesday afternoon, proud to show off his Band-Aid.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Precision BioSciences Inks Gene Editing Pact, Athira Pharma's Alzheimer's Candidate Fails, Enanta Sues Pfizer Over COVID-19 Antiviral

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga · Jun 22, 2022

COVID vaccines are finally here for young kids. But the logistics aren't easy

NPR talks to Claire Hannan, who has helped navigate vaccine rollouts in all 50 states, about some of the challenges involved in quickly getting shots out to millions of young kids.

WEKU · Jun 22, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine scheme for world's poorest pushes for delivery slowdown

Leaders of the global scheme aiming to get COVID-19 vaccines to the world's poorest are pushing manufacturers including Pfizer and Moderna to cut or slow deliveries of about half a billion shots so doses are not wasted.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Does Paxlovid work against COVID?

Experts explain how the drug works, where it came from, and what kinds of side effects to expect

Salon · Jun 21, 2022

Why Shares Of Valneva SE Are Soaring Today

Valneva SE (NASDAQ: VALN) shares are trading higher after the company and Pfizer announced they have entered into an Equity Subscription Agreement and have updated the terms of their Collaboration and License Agreement for Lyme disease vaccine candidate VLA15.

Benzinga · Jun 21, 2022

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Thumbs Down For Acadia's Pimavanserin, Pfizer Buys Stake In Valneva, AstraZeneca - Ionis Eplontersen Aces Rare Disease Trial

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga · Jun 21, 2022