Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Froedtert: COVID vaccine exemptions for some employees to expire
With the Novavax vaccination for COVID-19 now available – Froedtert Health is withdrawing a specific medical and religious exemption held by some of its employees.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
COVID vaccine clinic for kids at Jewish Community Pantry
Families can learn about COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 6 months, get vaccinated for free, and even pick up free diapers and other supplies at Giving the Basics on Thursday at the Jewish Community Pantry.
Updated COVID omicron booster vaccine by fall
An updated COVID-19 shot could be available as early as September. The modified vaccine would be geared toward the omicron variant, so BA.4 and BA.5, the dominant omicron subvariants now. Health experts say it could be available just in time for the school year.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Local pharmacy prepares for COVID-19 vaccines under 5
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration gave authorization for both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for children younger than 5 years old.
FDA panel greenlights COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine for teens, school-age kids
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.