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FDA will let some adults get a second boost of the bivalent COVID-19 shot--sources

Wed, 2023-04-05 09:32 — mike kraft

FDA will let some adults get a second boost of the bivalent COVID-19 shot Older adults and others at high risk will soon be able to get a second shot of the COVID-19 booster that targets omicron. NPR

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The Food and Drug Administration has decided to allow some people to get a second booster with one of the COVID-19 vaccines that have been updated to target the omicron variant, NPR has learned.

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France health body says COVID-19 vaccination for health workers no longer mandatory, but favoured

Mon, 2023-04-03 10:47 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccination for health workers no longer mandatory, but favoured, France's health body says France's public health authority Haute Autorite de Sante (HAS)on Thursday eased its vaccination guidance for professionals in the health sector, saying the shot was no longer mandatory, but still strongly recommended, in light of recent epidemiological data. Reuters

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The U.S. FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people

Mon, 2023-04-03 10:30 — mike kraft

The FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people The Food and Drug Administration appears poised to make available the COVID-19 vaccines that target omicron as a second booster for people with weak immune systems and those ages 65 and older. NPR

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SAGE updates COVID-19 vaccination guidance

Tue, 2023-03-28 15:48 — FNUOvviyaa

SAGE updates COVID-19 vaccination guidance Following its 20-23 March meeting, WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) revised the roadmap for prioritizing the use of COVID-19 vaccines, to reflect the impact of Omicron and high population-level immunity due to infection and vaccination. The roadmap continues SAGE’s prioritization of protecting populations at the greatest risk of death and severe disease from SARS-CoV-2 infection and its focus on maintaining resilient health systems. The roadmap newly considers the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination for those at lower risk – namely healthy children and adolescents – compared to other health interventions. The roadmap also includes revised recommendations on additional booster doses and the spacing of boosters.

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WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for Omicron-era

Tue, 2023-03-28 15:38 — FNUOvviyaa

WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for Omicron-era The World Health Organization has tailored its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and adolescents may not necessarily need a shot but older, high-risk groups should get a booster between 6 to 12 months after their last vaccine. Reuters Reuters

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Do We Need a Spring COVID-19 Booster?

Tue, 2023-03-28 13:52 — FNUOvviyaa

Opinion | Do We Need a Spring COVID-19 Booster? A look at the data, particularly for high-risk groups Jeremy Faust, MD, and Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH medpagetoday

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FDA offers radio silence on question of spring Covid boosters, as other countries push ahead

Sun, 2023-03-19 02:26 — FNUOvviyaa

FDA offers radio silence on question of spring Covid boosters, as other countries push ahead Canada and the U.K. are moving ahead with plans for spring Covid boosters for some individuals. In the U.S., the FDA's plans are unclear. Helen Branswell STAT

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Opinion: More investment is needed to counter evolving Covid: When will Congress fund updated Covid-19 treatments?

Tue, 2023-03-07 12:02 — mike kraft

Opinion: The clock is ticking. When will Congress fund updated Covid-19 treatments? | CNN Many antibody drugs are no longer effective against Covid-19 due to the rapid evolution of the virus and its many subvariants, writes Syra Madad. The US government desperately needs to continue to invest in more Covid therapeutics to keep up with the evolving nature of the virus. Syra Madad CNN

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Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine

Tue, 2023-03-07 11:26 — mike kraft

Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine Those eligible are being urged to come forward for the jab as infections remain high across UK the Guardian

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Monovalent COVID booster protects well against Omicron, but it wanes over 6 months --study

Fri, 2023-03-03 09:36 — mike kraft

Monovalent COVID booster protects well against Omicron, but it wanes over 6 months The COVID-19 booster was 74% effective against Omicron infection compared with the primary vaccine series for 3 months, but protection waned to 36% after 6 months. CIDRAP

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