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EU considers booster doses of J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency says it is evaluating whether to authorize booster doses of Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Nov 22, 2021
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French COVID advisory bodies urge booster shots for all
Two bodies set up to advise the French government on its handling of the COVID-19 crisis have recommended making booster shots available to all vaccinated adults.
Nov 22, 2021
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US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+
The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of urging people 50 and older to seek one, aiming to ward off a winter surge as coronavirus cases rise even before millions of Americans ...
Nov 19, 2021
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FDA official explains decision on 'simplified' booster shots
The U.S. government's booster campaign got a lot simpler Friday after Food and Drug Administration officials authorized extra shots of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for all adults.
Nov 19, 2021
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New analysis predicts how well vaccines will work against COVID-19 strains
Vaccines are less effective against some COVID-19 variants and boosting may be required within one year to maintain efficacy above 50 percent, according to a new study.
Nov 18, 2021
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Should everyone get a COVID booster? Experts divided
The United States is set to become the latest country to widen COVID booster eligibility beyond the immunocompromised, elderly and high risk.
Nov 18, 2021
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Moderna asks FDA to OK its booster shot for all adults
(HealthDay)—Moderna asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday to allow emergency use of the company's coronavirus vaccine booster for all adults aged 18 and older.
Nov 18, 2021
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FDA could OK Pfizer's booster shots for all adults this week
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to approve Pfizer's COVID booster shots for all American adults as early as Thursday.
Nov 17, 2021
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Boosters for all adults in US closer with panel meeting set
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available nationwide as early as this weekend.
Nov 17, 2021
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Cases surge in new COVID hot spots of Michigan, Minnesota
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota on Tuesday reported a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months as beds were filled with unvaccinated people and health care leaders warned that staff were being worn down by yet another ...
Nov 17, 2021
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