Vaccination

Sanofi-GSK COVID booster jab shows positive results

French drug maker Sanofi said Monday a COVID booster shot it is developing with Britain's GlaxoSmithKline has produced positive results against Omicron and other variants in clinical trials.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The pandemic has reached a plateau, but for how long?

The U.S. appears to have reached a plateau with the omicron subvariant that's surged this spring, but it's too early to know if positive trends will stick, according to Tom Inglesby, who recently returned to his role directing ...

Pediatrics

Q and A: A parents' guide to COVID booster shots for kids 5-11

With COVID-19 cases rising again in the Bay Area, parents have a new consideration for protecting their children this week: The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization Tuesday for kids ages 5-11 to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO: 2nd COVID booster for most vulnerable offers benefits

An expert group convened by the World Health Organization says there may be some benefit in giving a second booster dose of coronavirus vaccine to the most vulnerable people amid the continuing global spread of omicron and ...

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