CDC recommends: Updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older
Head of CDC signs off on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding updated COVID-19 shots.
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Moderna's latest COVID-19 booster performs well against new variant
Moderna says its updated fall COVID-19 booster performed well against BA.2.86 variant.
Israeli researchers make key discovery that could lead to skin cancer vaccine
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Hospital discover how melanoma changes its environment to support metastasis.
US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers on May 11
White House announces May 11 end to COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers to the United States and for government employees.
COVID vaccines: FDA changes guidelines to recommend a single bivalant shot
Meanwhile, recent studies show bivalent shots no better than original.
Vaccine committee recommends: Annual vaccination against COVID-19
Committee recommends that the Ministry of Health prepare for a COVID-19 vaccination campaign every year in the fall months.
COVID vaccines: New study shows repeat boosters harm T-cell response
"Extended vaccination overturned protective immune memories by promoting adaptive immune tolerance."
EU drug regulator: No signal of link between Pfizer COVID shot and stroke
The statement comes after the FDA and CDC said the Pfizer shot could possibly be linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults.
CDC & FDA: Possible link between Pfizer shot and strokes
CDC and FDA emphasize that results unlikely to represent a true clinical risks, and continue to recommend the vaccine
Pentagon rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate
The annual defense policy bill gave the Defense Department 30 days to pull the mandate, which was first put in place in August 2021.
Former Senior Researcher: 'It was a mistake to take the COVID vaccine'
'Pfizer vaccine is neither safe nor effective,' says ex-head of Israel Institute for Biological Research, drawing rebuttal from Health Min.
'Some of the COVID vaccine's negative side effects go unnoticed'
'Bleeding, muscle and neurological problems.' Health Ministry study reveals vaccine can cause long-term side effects, says MIT professor.
Pfizer, BioNTech file countersuit against Moderna
Moderna sued Pfizer in August, accusing it of violating its rights in three patents related to its COVID-19 vaccine.
President Biden receives updated COVID-19 vaccine
President Biden receives updated COVID-19 vaccine as part of campaign to boost number of Americans getting the shots.
Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday
The United States started rolling out the updated COVID shots in September.
Pfizer exec: Company didn't know if vaccine would stop transmission before rollout
Pfizer executive Janine Small says company had to 'move at the speed of science' in EU Parliament hearing.
World's top tennis player Novak Djokovic to take part in Tel Aviv tournament
Djokovic announced he would playing in Israel after being banned from the US Open due to his unwillingness to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
CDC approves COVID shots that target Omicron
CDC approves reformulated COVID-19 shots that target the latest Omicron subvariants.
US preparing to move COVID-19 vaccines to private markets
US government expects supply of COVID-19 vaccines and antiviral treatments to run out over the next year.
Moderna suing Pfizer for patent infringement in COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna claims that Pfizer and BioNTech copied its formula for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer seeks US approval of vaccine targeting Omicron
Pfizer submits application to FDA for an updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron subvariant.
Britain authorizes Moderna's booster against Omicron
British regulators are the first in the world to authorize updated version of Moderna's vaccine that aims to protect against Omicron.
CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine
The US government announced last week it will get 3.2 million doses of the Novavax vaccine once it has been authorized by the regulators.
BMJ Senior Editor: COVID vaccines more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out
New study shows over 8 per 10,000 net increase in hospitalization following vaccination.
Moderna: COVID booster performed well against Omicron
Moderna says its new "bivalent" vaccine performed well against Omicron's latest subvariants.
Pfizer sued for patent infringement in Paxlovid development
Pfizer accused of "willful and deliberate" violation, using other company's protease inhibitor.
New study: COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts
Effect begins 2 months following vaccination & persists for at least 5 months, when study ended.
Dr. Anthony Fauci admits there's no data showing benefit of COVID boosters for children
"Americans should all know this: There are no studies on children showing a reduction in hospitalization or death," says Sen. Rand Paul.
New study: Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'
Study in NEJM notes that natural immunity confers robust protection even a year after infection.
Breakthrough mRNA vaccine touted as pancreatic cancer cure
A new mRNA vaccine is being studied as a potential cure for pancreatic cancer.
COVID vaccines may impair long-term immunity to the virus
Research suggests that vaccination against COVID via mRNA vaccines may reduce body's ability to produce key type of antibody.
Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response in children under 5
Third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine found to be effective and safe in children aged 6 months to five years.
Report: US to authorize Pfizer booster for 5-to-11-year-olds
CDC vaccine experts reportedly to meet Thursday to discuss Pfizer's request for booster for children.
Pfizer announces almost $15 billion in 1st quarter earnings, mostly from COVID vaccine
Profits during this period rose by 61 percent.
Study: Fourth vaccine dose improves protection by a factor of about 3
Data from Israel finds fourth vaccine dose improves protection against severe disease in persons aged over 60 by a factor of about three.
Germany: Man gets dozens of COVID vaccines in order to sell forged passes
60-year-old man allegedly got 90 shots in order to sell forged vaccination cards to people not wanting to get vaccinated themselves.
Moderna seeks authorization for fourth booster
Moderna asks FDA to authorize fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as booster dose for all adults.
Iran returns thousands of COVID vaccines because they were manufactured in the US
Iran’s Supreme Leader banned the country from importing American vaccines last year.
Israel ends ban on unvaccinated tourists, drops school COVID tests
After two years of strictly limiting entry to non-citizens, Israel to open its doors to most tourists - regardless of vaccination status.
Moderna CEO: Omicron-specific booster could be ready by August
CEO of Moderna says firm is still gathering clinical data on Omicron-specific booster.
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