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EU regulator gives green light to omicron booster vaccines

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has backed two separate Covid-19 booster vaccines updated to target the omicron variant of Covid-19 and developed by drugmakers Moderna and BioNTech-Pfizer.

Radio France Internationale

New omicron COVID-19 boosters are coming. Here’s what you need to know

DENVER — COVID-19 booster shots with a new omicron-targeting recipe are expected to arrive in pharmacies and clinics next week, but the experience of getting them will be largely the same as previous rounds of the vaccine.

The Denver Post

Denmark expects winter without COVID restrictions - health minister

Denmark is preparing to go through the coming winter without any coronavirus restrictions even with an expected rise in infections, Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said on Friday.

Reuters

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Wales sees another huge drop in its Covid infection rate

Infection rates have not been this low since early June

Wales Online

There's no bad time to get a new COVID booster if you're eligible, CDC director says

People can get the Moderna booster if they're 18 or older, and the Pfizer-BioNTech version if they're 12 and up. In both cases, they must wait at least two months since their last COVID vaccine.

WEKU

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

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Novak Djokovic’s absence from the US Open has made him a hero to the right

The three-time champion at Flushing Meadows is forbidden from entering the US. Many conservatives have used him to push their agenda

The Guardian - US

CDC recommends updated COVID-19 boosters

The CDC recommends the new Pfizer-BioNTech booster for individuals 12 years and the Moderna vaccine for individuals 18 and up.

Axios

CDC advisers endorse booster shots that target omicron for Americans 12 and up

The United States should replace most of its COVID-19 booster shots with updated versions that target the dominant omicron strains, an influential group of vaccine experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

CDC advisers back use of updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters - Roll Call

Moderna’s shot will be available to adults 18 and older, and Pfizer’s will be available to individuals 12 and older.

Roll Call

Recap Of Thursday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation for Intellia Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ:NTLA) lead asset NTLA-2002, for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). Intellia shares traded in a range of $56.52 to $60.06 on day volume of 901.43 thousand shares, closed regular trading session at $59.97. The company…

Benzinga

CDC recommends new booster shots to fight omicron

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky has signed off on updated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines that target the original virus and the omicron subvariants.

WEKU

Viral claims are blaming a surge in excess deaths in Europe on vaccines. But experts say that's not the case

A jump in the number of deaths among children in Europe could be caused by numerous factors, experts said, but vaccines are not to blame.

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The Hindu

India-made HPV vaccine to cost ₹200

CERVAVAC, India’s first indigenously developed vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, has been developed by SII

Chicago Sun-Times

Arwady on new COVID shot: Get boosted ASAP

“We very much are going to want people to get this updated vaccine right now and not wait three or four months,” she said.

Reuters

Germany to start Omicron-adapted COVID vaccinations next week - minister

Germany can next week start using COVID-19 vaccines which have been adapted for the Omicron variant and got approval for use in the European Union on Thursday, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said.

The Independent UK

CDC advisers weigh who needs updated COVID booster and when

Government advisers are debating who should should get new updated COVID-19 boosters and when

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EU regulator approves Omicron vaccines

The European Union’s drug regulator has recommended the use of two Omicron-tailored vaccines developed by the Pfizer-BioNTech partnership and Moderna Inc ahead of a fresh booster programme this fall across the continent.

Benzinga

Everest Medicines Descends To New Depths On String Of Bad News

Key Takeaways: The CEO of Everest Medicines resigned two days after the company announced its loss grew sharply in the first half of the year The company also lost an important potential new revenue source after transferring rights for one of its core products to another company By Emily Chan

The Independent UK

Limited funding hampers charities’ early monkeypox response

Two biopharmaceutical companies will give $5 million and $500,000, respectively, to nonprofit organizations in the United States and abroad that are responding to the growing monkeypox outbreak

The Conversation

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered

On Sept. 1, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the use of updated COVID-19 booster shots that are specifically tailored to combat the two most prevalent omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5. The decision comes just a day after the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of…

Dublin Live

Covid-19 booster rollout extended to all people with underlying conditions

The HSE confirmed that people aged 12-49 with underlying conditions can now book their booster dose of the vaccine at participating pharmacies, GP clinics and vaccine centres

Daily Record

West Lothian parents urged to look out for flu vaccine letter

Appointment letters are arriving for kids who aren't at school yet

Irish Mirror

People aged 12 to 49 with health conditions and healthcare workers invited to come forward for Covid booster vaccine

Those who are aged over 50 and people who are more than 16 weeks pregnant are also invited to book their next booster

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