FDA advisers say next round of COVID-19 booster shots should target an XBB Variant
Jun 15, 2023
Protection against the original strain of the virus will be dropped from the updated vaccines as it could contribute to lower vaccine efficacy against newer strains.
FDA approves Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults
Jun 01, 2023
The CDC is expected to meet later in the month to adopt vaccine recommendations for older Americans.
US to drop most COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week as emergency ends
May 02, 2023
White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha said the goal now is to continue to encourage vaccinations.
Bell palsy incidence higher with SARS-CoV-2 infection than vaccine
May 02, 2023
The review, however, showed a significantly increased incidence of Bell palsy in vaccine recipients versus those receiving placebo.
CDC relaxes COVID-19 vaccination rules for foreign travelers
Apr 28, 2023
Another federal agency, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, announced that healthcare workers would be considered “fully vaccinated” with the one bivalent dose.
FDA authorizes spring COVID-19 booster for certain Americans
Apr 18, 2023
Seniors aged 65 years and older can get a booster at least four months following their first dose of the bivalent vaccine.
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.
Electronic reminders boost flu vaccine uptake in older adults
Mar 22, 2023
Letters highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of influenza vaccination were found to be particularly effective.
FDA panel backs second RSV vaccine for older Americans
Mar 02, 2023
In a two-part vote, the panel voted 10-to-2 in favor of the vaccine’s safety and unanimously on the shot’s effectiveness.
FDA panel backs Pfizer RSV vaccine for older Americans
Mar 01, 2023
Pfizer has reported that its vaccine would reduce risk from RSV by as much as 86%.