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Immunocompromised may need fourth COVID shot: CDC
(HealthDay)—Severely immunocompromised people may require a fourth mRNA coronavirus shot, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Oct 27, 2021
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Australia approves vaccine booster shots for adults
Australia on Wednesday authorised booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines for over-18s, with the third dose expected to be offered to the entire population from next month.
Oct 27, 2021
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EU drug regulator OKs booster doses of Moderna's COVID shot
The European Medicines Agency said Monday that a booster dose of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine "can be considered" in people aged 18 and above.
Oct 25, 2021
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Pfizer says COVID booster shot 95.6% effective
A booster shot of the anti-COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech is 95.6 percent effective against symptomatic infection, according to trial data published by the makers on Thursday.
Oct 21, 2021
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Israel says US booster plan supports its own aggressive push
Israel is pressing ahead with its aggressive campaign of offering coronavirus boosters to almost anyone over 12 and says its approach was further vindicated by a U.S. decision to give the shots to older patients or those ...
Sep 25, 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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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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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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The difference between COVID-19 'third doses' and 'boosters'
As hospitalizations surge nationwide due to unvaccinated patients with COVID-19, vaccines are a crucial tool to prevent severe disease and overwhelmed hospital systems. More than 378 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have ...
Sep 13, 2021
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