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Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need one
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Many Americans are now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster. Are you? Our quiz will help you figure it out.
CDC advisers vote to recommend Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters
Thursday, October 21, 2021
An advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has backed the rollout of boosters for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters and 'mix and match' approach
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. It's also allowing "mixing and matching" of vaccines as boosters.
FDA panel recommends second Johnston & Johnson COVID shot for adults
Saturday, October 16, 2021
An FDA advisory committee recommends people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be given a booster shot.
FDA advisers all voted to recommend the authorization of a Johnson & Johnson booster
Friday, October 15, 2021
The FDA's advisory committee met to debate the best course ahead for improving immunity against the delta variant for people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
FDA advisers recommend Moderna booster shot for at-risk adults
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory committee met Thursday to consider whether a Moderna booster shot is safe and helpful in the country's fight against COVID-19.
The White House will spend an additional $1 billion on rapid at-home COVID tests
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
The investment is a response to an ongoing national shortage and follows a $2 billion investment in September to supply rapid tests to community health centers, food banks and schools.
How Ivermectin Ended Up In The Middle Of A COVID-19 Controversy
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Ivermectin is a medication that's been around for decades, and it's been a miracle drug — against parasites. But now, ivermectin is the latest drug caught up in a COVID-19 controversy.
How Ivermectin Became The New Focus Of The Anti-Vaccine Movement
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Scientists are still studying whether the deworming medicine could have any effect on COVID-19. But the frenzy over the drug has far more to do with politics than science. Here's how that happened.
U.S. Health Officials Urge People Not To Use Deworming Medicine Ivermectin For COVID
Sunday, September 05, 2021
Ivermectin is used to fight worms and other parasites in animals and humans. But people are taking it to treat COVID-19, despite warnings from experts and poisonings tied to the drug.
CDC Warns Against Off-Label Use Of COVID Vaccine
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Using the COVID vaccine "off-label" — whether that's for booster shots or young children — may be tempting to some vaccine providers, but the CDC warns it could get them into trouble.
Health Care Providers Are Warned Not To Give COVID Vaccines Beyond Recommendations
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
The CDC says using COVID-19 vaccines in ways that have not been authorized — such as in underage children, or as a booster dose — can leave providers and individuals uncovered if problems arise.
CDC Advisers Review The Pfizer Vaccine's Benefits And Risks
Monday, August 30, 2021
An advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is meeting Monday to consider whether any changes are needed to its existing recommendations for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's What You Need To Know
Thursday, August 19, 2021
If all goes to plan, Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna shots can get a third dose eight months after their last jab. Here's why health officials think you'll need one.
COVID Booster Shots Could Be Out For The Public By Fall. Here's How It Would Work
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Federal officials are signaling the COVID-19 booster shots for the general population could be coming as early as this fall. It could boost immunity before prior vaccinations start wearing off.
CDC Joins FDA In Recommending Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose For Certain People
Saturday, August 14, 2021
The CDC is officially recommending an additional dose of vaccine for people with weakened immune systems who have already received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC Recommends Immunocompromised People Get A 3rd COVID Vaccine Dose
Friday, August 13, 2021
The CDC officially recommends the use of an additional COVID-19 shot for immunocompromised individuals who did not get much protection from the first doses.
Kids Are Heading Back To School Amid Delta. Here Are Some Tips To Keep Them Safe
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
As kids return to school amidst the delta variant surge, parents can look out for certain symptoms and follow some recommended steps to keep children and their classrooms as safe as possible.
How To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta Variant
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Some public health experts are also parents of little kids, and have to strategize to keep those too young to be vaccinated safe from getting or spreading the delta variant. Here are their tips.
As School Starts Again, Here's How To Keep Kids Safe From COVID
Saturday, August 07, 2021
Millions of American kids are headed back to school, this time as a fourth wave of the pandemic builds. We hear what parents should know about keeping them healthy.