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CDC Approves Updated Pfizer, Moderna Covid Booster Shots
The CDC voted Thursday to recommend updated versions of both the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccine boosters, paving way for a widespread rollout as early as next week.
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FDA Authorizes Covid Shots for Children Under 5, Sends to CDC for Vote
The FDA authorized the first COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as six months on Friday. A panel of CDC advisors will vote Saturday, meaning shots for infants and preschoolers could be available as early as next week.
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Parents Weigh Possibility of Vaccine Option for Children 6 Months and Older
Those under the age of 5 previously didn’t have the option to get the COVID vaccine, but that could be changing soon. NBC 5’s JC Navarrete has more details on how parents are weighing their options.
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Vice President Harris Tests Positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive Tuesday for the coronavirus. A spokesperson confirmed she is asymptomatic and has not been in recent contact with President Joe Biden or First Lady Jill Biden.
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Local Family Discusses Moderna COVID Vaccine Trials for Kids Under 6
Moderna’s COVID vaccine may get approval for children under the age of 6, and NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter spoke to a family who participated in the clinical trials.
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Moderna Vaccine Granted Full FDA Approval For US Adults
Moderna announced Monday that its coronavirus vaccine was granted full FDA approval for Americans ages 18 and up.
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The FDA Has Cleared Moderna And Pfizer COVID Booster Shots For All Adults. Which One Should You Get?
Now that Moderna and Pfizer COVID boosters may be distributed soon, many are wondering: Which one should I get?
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You're 5X More Likely to Catch COVID-19 If You Rely on Natural Immunity: CDC Study
A new CDC study found that vaccines offer more protection from COVID-19 than antibodies from a previous infection. Researchers found that adults who had recently recovered from COVID-19 but remained unvaccinated were more than 5 times more likely to catch the coronavirus than adults who were vaccinated and had never had COVID-19.
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Which Booster Shot Should You Get? Chicago's Top Doc Breaks Down Best Picks Based on Your First Dose
With millions of Americans now eligible to choose which coronavirus booster dose they receive, how can you make the best decision for you? Chicago’s top doctor, Dr. Allison Arwady, broke down Tuesday the best options based on your first dose.
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Can You Get a Moderna Booster Shot? Here's Who's Eligible Right Now
Moderna booster shots are nearing authorization for millions of additional people, but can you get one right now?
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US Has Enough COVID-19 Vaccines for Boosters, Kids' Shots
With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for every American who qualifies
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Moderna Booster Will Miss Biden's Sept. 20 Deadline
U.S. health officials say that the Moderna booster shot will need more time to be reviewed which will likely delay President Biden’s plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans in mid-September.
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Coronavirus Booster May Cause Side Effects Similar to Second Dose
A preliminary survey out of Israel suggests that a coronavirus booster shot may cause similar side effects to the second dose.
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Dr. Fauci Hopeful COVID Vaccines Get Full Approval by FDA Within Weeks
The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he’s hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end.
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Moderna Plans Vaccine Trial Expansion to Include Children 5 to 11
Moderna said Monday that it is “actively discussing a proposal with the FDA” to expand its coronavirus vaccine trial to include children ages 5 to 11. The company hopes to expand its trial to include children in this age group by the end of the year.
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What Is the Lambda COVID-19 Variant?
So far, the “variant of interest” has been detected in 29 countries, and it may spread more quickly than milder versions of the coronavirus.
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Study Finds Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Do Not Cause Male Infertility
A new study from the University of Miami found that the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines– the two mRNA vaccines that currently have emergency use authorization in the U.S.– do not contribute to male infertility.
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Moderna Requests Teen Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna filed a request with the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents ages 12 to 17.
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Moderna Files for Full FDA Approval of Coronavirus Vaccine
Moderna filed on Tuesday to request full FDA approval of its coronavirus vaccine, which was granted emergency use authorization in December.