Half of American workers support COVID-19 vaccination, mask mandates in workplace
Aug 27, 2021
The poll was conducted before the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine patent rules reconsidered by World Trade Organization
Jun 08, 2021
The idea is backed by more than 60 countries, including the United States.
FDA approves Capvaxive pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine
Jun 21, 2024
Merck says the vaccine covers serotypes responsible for approximately 84% of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged 50 or more years.
FDA to prioritize full approval for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Jul 16, 2021
Full approval could help boost vaccination efforts in the United States.
European Union passes U.S. in COVID-19 vaccination rates
Aug 09, 2021
Rates of people in the 27-member EU with at least one dose have climbed from less than 4% in mid-February to 60%, whereas rates in the United States rose from nearly 12% to less than 58%.
J&J says booster shot ups immune response to COVID-19
Aug 25, 2021
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was not part of the government’s initial booster plan, announced last week. But the company now hopes to be part of the first round of additional shots, which could...
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection ups protection for vaccinated
Nov 15, 2021
Prior infection was linked to a lower risk for breakthrough infection among individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) or mRNA-1273 (Moderna).
Adverse effects generally mild after BNT162b2 mRNA booster in over 60s
Apr 18, 2022
Thirty percent of those aged 60 years or older receiving a booster reported at least one adverse event; few sought medical attention.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval
Aug 23, 2021
The vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty and is fully approved for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 16 years and older.
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.