Vaccination
Who's eligible for Pfizer booster shots in US?
Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.
Sep 24, 2021
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CDC advisers try to work out the details on booster shots
With booster doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine now authorized in the U.S., government advisers reconvened on Thursday to tackle the most contentious question yet: Exactly who should roll up their sleeves right away?
Sep 23, 2021
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Vaccination
The race to vaccinate: why Africa is struggling to get COVID jabs
Vaccines were promoted as a silver bullet to end the pandemic, the path to finally beating COVID-19.
Sep 21, 2021
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FDA panel recommends limiting Pfizer booster shots to Americans 65 and older, and those at high risk of severe COVID-19
The key scientific advisory council of the Food and Drug Administration has voted to deny use of a "booster" shot of Pfizer's mRNA vaccine to the general public—a move that will likely disappoint some public health experts ...
Sep 20, 2021
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Greater, broader SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies with third dose of vaccine
A third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine significantly increased neutralizing antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Sep 17, 2021
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: COVID-19 vaccine boosters and third doses
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Both of my parents have been vaccinated for COVID-19. The doctor told my mom she is eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but my dad is not eligible for a booster now. Can you explain who needs ...
Sep 17, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China fully vaccinates more than 1 billion people
China has fully vaccinated more than one billion people against the coronavirus—71 percent of its population—official figures showed Thursday.
Sep 16, 2021
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COVID vaccine boosters: Who will receive them and why are they being given?
After consulting its vaccine advisers, the UK government is launching its much-discussed COVID-19 vaccine booster program. From the week beginning September 20 2021, a third dose will be offered to all people who were prioritized ...
Sep 16, 2021
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WHO says Africa will get 30% of COVID vaccines it needs by February
(HealthDay)—In Africa, only 4% of people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Leaders had once hoped to have 60% of people living on the continent vaccinated this year.
Sep 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
Idaho's public health officials say crisis standards of care are imminent for the state's most populated region as hospitals continue to be overrun with unvaccinated coronavirus patients.
Sep 15, 2021
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