News for vaccines Israel may begin vaccinating children against coronavirus within the next few weeksWith the FDA expected to approve coronavirus vaccine for children, Israel prepares to follow suit. Israel could begin vaccinating children in early DecemberGovernment preparing to start vaccinating children under age of 12 against COVID-19 after FDA approves the vaccine in the US. Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine showed 90.7% efficacy among childrenPfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine showed 90.7% efficacy against the coronavirus in a clinical trial of children 5 to 11 years old. CDC approves Moderna, Johnson & Johnson booster shotsCDC also approves mixing and matching of any of the three vaccines approved for use in the US. FDA authorizes Moderna, J&J booster shotsRegulator also approves “mix and match” method, allows people to choose different shot than their original inoculation as a booster. US likely to recommend booster shots to people as young as 40US government likely will soon recommend booster shots to people as young as 40 who received either Moderna or Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Sputnik V COVID vaccine recipients to be allowed into IsraelRecipients of Russian-developed coronavirus vaccine to be allowed into Israel. Report: FDA to permit 'mixing and matching' of booster shotsFDA planning to allow Americans to get a different booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine than the one they initially took, sources say.FDA delaying decision on Moderna vaccine for adolescentsFDA delaying decision on authorizing Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents.FDA advisers recommend Johnson & Johnson's booster shotOutside advisers to Food and Drug Administration vote unanimously to recommend a second shot of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.FDA panel recommends Moderna boosterPanel of expert advisers to FDA votes 19-0 to recommend booster shots of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for Americans aged 65 and older. Senate candidate Herschel Walker cancels fundraiser over host’s anti-vax swastika profileTrump-backed Republican candidate for US Senate seat in Georgia nixes fundraiser over hosts anti-vax profile picture featuring a swastika. White House to governors: Start preparing to vaccinate young childrenBiden administration purchases 65m pediatric doses of coronavirus vaccine, instructs states to begin preparing to vaccinate children 5-11. Argentina begins vaccinating children 3-11Argentina administers Chinese coronavirus vaccine to children ages 3 and up. 'By the end of the year, everyone 3 and up will be protected.'FDA scientists: Moderna did not meet all criteria for boostersScientists at FDA say Moderna has not met all of the agency's criteria to support use of booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer CEO: No emotional reason to choose Israel for vaccinePfizer's CEO stressed that his decision to sell enough vaccines to Israel was based on difficult decisions.Booster dose provides young people with 17x the protectionNew data published by Israel's Health Ministry shows booster dose highly effective at preventing infection among young people.CDC advisers to discuss Moderna, J&J booster dosesIndependent advisers to CDC will meet later this month to make recommendations on booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's vaccines.Sweden suspends Moderna COVID vaccines for people under 30Scandinavian countries reduce use of Moderna vaccine following study showing increased risk of heart inflammation. Has COVID 4.0 ended? We'll know by next week says Health Minister director-generalProf. Nachman Ash notes continued drop in cases, credits booster shot campaign.Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shotsJohnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine for people over the age of 18. EU medical watchdog approves COVID booster shotsEuropean Medicines Agency approves 3rd doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for all adults 6 months after 2nd shot. California to require COVID-19 vaccinations for K-12 studentsThe state will be the first in America to require that all students be vaccinated before attending class. FDA panel to review COVID vaccines for childrenFDA panel to discuss booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines and clearing Pfizer's vaccine for use in children. Fauci: Data will show that Israel is doing the right thingUS chief medical adviser says he believes the US will eventually adopt Israel’s move to offer booster shots.Israel receives first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccinesThose sensitive to ingredients in Pfizer, Moderna, vaccines will be able to receive the AstraZeneca. Pfizer to move forward with vaccines for children 'pretty soon'Pfizer CEO says his company will begin moving forward with efforts to get children eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in a matter of days.Who will green pass apply to?People who recovered from COVID to be required to vaccinate after 6 months in order to keep green pass eligibility. New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staffNew York Gov. Hochul: State 'will be replacing people' who won't vaccinate against coronavirus, has a 'plan' which will soon be announced. 'Israel's vaccination campaign is model for entire world'After heading Moderna's coronavirus vaccine development, Dr. Tal Zaks is ready to tackle new challenges at Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals.FDA authorizes booster shots for ages 65 and olderFDA authorizes booster doses for Americans aged 65 and older and younger adults with underlying health conditions. Biden to get booster shot on camera once approvedBiden plans to get his COVID-19 booster shot on camera once it's fully approved for Americans over the age of 65.FDA panel rejects COVID-19 booster shots for most AmericansFDA committee rejects COVID-19 booster shots for Americans aged 16 and over, but approves boosters for 65+ and high risk individuals. 24 states threaten to sue Biden over vaccine mandate24 states threaten to sue over Biden's rule to require employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccinations and frequent testing. Bennett: Get vaccinated and save livesPM notes 61 people under the age of 40 are currently in serious condition with COVID. 'None were vaccinated as required.'Moderna developing single-dose COVID-19 and flu vaccineModerna says it is developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 and the flu.Biden mandates COVID-19 shots and testsBiden requires most federal employees to get vaccines, pushes large employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested. WHO condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shotsWorld Health Organization again calls on countries to avoid giving out COVID-19 booster shots until the end of the year.MP Jeremy Hunt: 'We should learn from Israel and get on with booster jabs'British MP Jeremy Hunt urges Parliament to approve boosters. 'Israel shows booster program brings down hospitalizations in two weeks.'Israel close to herd immunity, top health officials sayHerd immunity in a month? Health officials say Israel close to herd immunity thanks to recent spate of infections, booster shot campaign. Top US health officials: Not enough data to recommend booster shotsReport: Top US health officials told White House they may not have enough data to recommend COVID-19 booster shots for the general public. Montreal anti-vaxxer won't wear yellow star anymore. Here's why.An anti-vaxxer in Montreal said he would stop wearing a yellow star. He still thinks vaccine mandates are like the Holocaust. NY rabbi to congregants: 'If 99% of doctors say to get the COVID vaccine, you get itOrthodox rabbis encourage their communities to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of Rosh Hashanah.PM Bennett: 'Get vaccinated and save lives''If we all get the coronavirus vaccine, including the third dose, we'll protect our health and the economy,' PM Naftali Bennett promises.Coming soon: Isolation for those who have not received booster shotAs part of changes in the green pass to take effect in October, anyone who hasn't had a third dose will be considered unvaccinated. US has administered third dose to over 1 million peopleCDC: A third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna has been administered to over 1 million people since August 13. Can vaccines stop a new, more dangerous COVID strain?Scientists are raising concerns as to whether the C.1.2 strain can be stopped - or slowed down - with the help of vaccines. UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated touristsUAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday. Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton gets extra security amid death threats'Agree to vaccinate kids in schools - or we will murder you.' Tel Aviv man indicted for threatening to murder minister over vaccine policies Education Minister: The word I chose was not a good oneEducation Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton acknowledges that using the word "crime" regarding COVID-19 vaccines in schools was wrong. Delta Air Lines to impose $200 insurance surcharge on unvaccinated staff'Since the rise of the Delta variant, all Delta employees who have been hospitalized with COVID were not fully vaccinated,' says CEO.Pfizer seeks US approval of booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccinePfizer says it has started the application process for a third dose of its vaccine for everyone ages 16 and older. Officials: Booster shots to be available for all ages next weekMinistry of Health expected to make booster shots available to all ages as early as next week. Watch: Trump jeered for saying he supports vaccinationsOne Trump supporter said she doesn't get vaccinated because, 'God separates the sheep from the goats...'US to give PA half a million COVID vaccinesUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces Biden Administration to ship 500,000 vaccine doses to PA. 'We are pleased to help lives.'Egypt authorizes locally produced COVID-19 vaccineThe vaccine is co-produced by the Chinese company Sinovac and the Egyptian Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines.WHO calls for two-month moratorium on booster shotsHead of World Health Organization calls on countries to suspend booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality. |
