Reformulated booster shots ready by September, White House says
Jul 29, 2022
The Biden administration is working on contracts for the reformulated booster doses.
COVID-19 cases, deaths down in seniors after vaccine introduction
Jun 10, 2021
Lower rate ratios for COVID-19 cases, ED visits, hospital admission and deaths were seen comparing oldest age group with younger adults.
Rates of COVID-19, severe illness lower with BNT162b2 booster dose
Dec 09, 2021
A second study shows a reduction in the rate of death due to COVID-19 with a booster dose of BNT162b2 (Pfizer–BioNTech).
Moderna will offer free COVID-19 shots to uninsured after PHE ends
Feb 16, 2023
Moderna faces pressure since the US government subsidized its vaccine development.
COVID-19 vaccine coverage in U.S. highest among those 65 and older
Jun 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine coverage is 80% among those aged 65 years and older, whereas 34% of those aged 18 to 39 years report having received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to two studies published in the June...
RSVpreF safe, effective for preventing respiratory syncytial virus illness in seniors
Apr 10, 2023
The findings seen in phase 3 trial of adults aged 60 years and older receiving a single intramuscular injection of RSVpreF vaccine.
4.4 million Americans have gotten updated COVID-19 boosters
Sep 23, 2022
Public health officials expect the demand for the new booster to surge in the next few weeks.
FDA panel supports Moderna booster shot for older adults, people at high risk
Oct 14, 2021
Panelists recommended that everyone aged 65 years or older who received the two-dose Moderna regimen get a third dose.
Vaccine effectiveness high for preventing COVID-19 hospitalization
Sep 15, 2021
Vaccine effectiveness was 86% against COVID-19 hospitalization overall and was significantly lower among adults aged 75 years and older versus those aged 18 to 74 years (76% versus 89%).
FDA questions strength of Johnson & Johnson booster shot data
Oct 13, 2021
The agency says a key test used by the company to measure immune response from booster shot six months after the original shot was likely not sensitive enough.