Gerontology & Geriatrics

Less than half of over 65s received booster from Aug. 13 to Nov. 19

(HealthDay)—About 44 percent of persons aged 65 years or older received a booster or additional primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine during Aug. 13 to Nov. 19, 2021, in the United States, according to research published in ...

Vaccination

Germany vaccine panel OKs shots for children aged 5-11

Germany's independent vaccination advisory panel on Thursday said it was recommending COVID-19 shots for children aged 5 to 11 with pre-existing conditions or who are in close contact to vulnerable people.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60

Greek lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for all residents aged over 60, to deal with an infection surge and the emergence of the omicron variant.

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