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Younger adults aren’t getting boosted — here’s why that could be a huge problem

Just because you aren't at high risk for Covid-19 doesn't mean you don't need a booster. An immunologist explains why boosters are key for healthy young adults.

Inverse · Sep 18, 2022

Brazil approves Pfizer vaccine for children as young as six months

Brazilian national health regulator Anvisa has approved the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech for children aged between six months and four years, the government body said in a statement Friday night.

Reuters · Sep 17, 2022

Nearly 200,000 Illinoisans have received the updated COVID booster

In Chicago, 65% of the doses administered to date have gone to white residents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2022

Commentary: You might need a COVID booster yearly. But this virus is still nothing like the flu

Should everyone eligible get the new omicron-specific COVID booster? Yes, absolutely. But we should not get lulled into the illusion that the fight against COVID is over and now comparable to preventing the flu.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 16, 2022

Important Biotech Catalysts For September 15, 2022 - End Of The Day Summary

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced positive top-line results from the pivotal Phase 3 trial assessing the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of its investigational pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenABCWY) in healthy individuals 10 through 25 years of age. The trial met all primary and secondary endpoints. Pfizer shares traded in a range of $45.7…

Benzinga · Sep 15, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's death sparked a slew of misinformation. Here's what you need to know

Following the death of the Queen, rumours began to spread online on everything from the nature of her passing to the colour of the BBC's banner.

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

Breakthrough malaria shot needs more funding

It took scientists 30 years to create the first malaria vaccine, approved by the World Health Organization in 2021. A second, even better one is now almost ready to be deployed against the disease. Governments and philanthropies should be stepping up their funding to global health partners so they can…

Bangkok Post · Sep 15, 2022

This 1 Stock Pays You Just for Owning It

Leading pharmaceutical company Pfizer (PFE) did exceptionally well during the pandemic thanks to the high demand for its COVID-19 vaccine, and it still has enough growth prospects. The company’s focus on strengthening its pipeline via business acquisitions, product development, and approvals is expected to deliver impressive growth in the upcoming…

StockNews.com · Sep 15, 2022

Noah Feldman: A Texas judge just took religious ‘freedom’ too far

The long march of religious liberty exemptions is gaining speed. The people who brought you contraceptive care exemptions and COVID rule and vaccine exemptions have now moved on to insurance for anti-HIV drugs. Last week, a federal district court held that a Christian employer is entitled to an exemption from…

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

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 · Sep 15, 2022