Vaccines

The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted against recommending the extra shots for the general public.

The organization says the government’s requirements are appropriate.

The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet Sept. 17.

August saw a rise in COVID-19 vaccination rates as people seek to avoid the more transmissible Delta variant.

While the vaccine rollout has snagged, the effort has already saved thousands.

Trials have shown a booster of the single-dose vaccine produces a robust increase in spike-binding antibodies.

The organization says the medical community should wait for results from the clinical trials for vaccinating patients under 12.

The Biden administration will make the additional doses of two COVID-19 vaccines available to combat the Delta variant.

The organization wants the current emergency use authorization to be expanded to include patients under 12.

The rollout of the boosters is expected to follow a similar track to that used in the first round of immunizations.

The authorization would cover both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

The flu shot was shown to reduce the number of patients with COVID-19 who required treatment from an emergency department or the intensive care unit.

A Polish study found that most vaccine deniers offer only a vague reasoning for avoiding the shots.

The organization cites a lack of data and says nations should prioritize vaccinating more of the world’s population before turning to boosters.

The move is expected to clear the way for more vaccine mandates.

As additional vaccinations may become necessary this code will ensure physicians can get paid.

The Biden administration has maintained that the third shot is not necessary.

The association says that the vaccines are safe and effective at reducing the risk of infection and transmission.

A new study claims the single-dose vaccine is less effective against emerging variants than previously believed.

The CDC is examining booster shots against COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients.

A statement calls for vaccination requirements for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.

A large portion of young adults are still saying they likely won’t get the shots.

The FDA and CDC say the booster isn’t currently necessary.

Without the COVID-19 vaccine nearly twice as many people in the U.S. would have died of the disease this year.

Results from an ongoing research project tracking Americans’ experiences with, and attitudes towards, COVID-19 vaccinations.