Vaccines

White House gears up for COVID-19 vaccine mandate court battle

November 08, 2021

After a panel federal judges put a temporary halt on the mandate, the U.S. Surgeon General says the administration is ready to fight for the requirement.

Biden administration requiring healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

November 04, 2021

The regulation would affect more than 17 million healthcare workers.

CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

November 03, 2021

The agency moved quickly to approve the smaller shots.

FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11

November 01, 2021

The vaccine is just awaiting a recommendation from the CDC before they can be rolled out.

FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children

October 26, 2021

A previous analysis found the vaccine was 90.7 percent effective against severe COVID-19.

Pfizer touts efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine in ages 5 to 11

October 22, 2021

The FDA is expected to act on an EUA application for the smaller doses next week.

White House lays out primary care’s role in juvenile COVID-19 vaccinations

October 21, 2021

The administration sees pediatricians and primary care physicians taking the lead in the push.

FDA expected to allow mix and match COVID-19 boosters

October 19, 2021

The agency is expected to decide on that as well as Moderna and Johnson and Johnson boosters this week.

UPDATED: FDA recommends Moderna, Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 boosters

October 15, 2021

The advisory panel is also scheduled to discuss Merck antiviral pill late next month.

FDA panel discussing Moderna COVID-19 boosters

October 14, 2021

A recommendation is expected on whether the shot should be authorized.