CDC Backs Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

CDC Backs Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

Nov. 2, 2021 —  Younger children could soon receive their first dose of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine after the CDC officially endorsed the shot for this age group on Tuesday evening. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, signed off on the recommendation, which she was expected to do, meaning Pfizer’s vaccine could be available to kids within this age … Read more

CDC Panel: No COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Surprises

CDC Panel: No COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Surprises

Jan. 27, 2021 — The U.S. is nearly 6 weeks into its historic campaign to vaccinate Americans against the virus that causes COVID-19, and so far, the two vaccines in use look remarkably low-risk, according to new data presented today at a meeting of vaccine experts that advise the CDC. With 23.5 million doses … Read more

CDC Panel Votes on Who Should Get COVID Vaccines First

CDC Panel Votes on Who Should Get COVID Vaccines First

Dec. 1, 2020 — An influential government committee has recommended that health care workers and people who reside in long-term care facilities get the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. In a 13-to-1 vote, the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) said health care workers and residents of nursing homes and … Read more

Experts: COVID Vaccine May Cause Side Effects

Experts: COVID Vaccine May Cause Side Effects

Still, task force members spoke out against the idea of nationwide lockdowns or schools, even as New York City returned to remote learning this week, CNN reported. “We do know what to do and we are asking every American to do those things today,” Birx stressed. That starts with wearing masks, but … Read more

Is Key Safety Data at Risk in Race for COVID Vaccine?

Is Key Safety Data at Risk in Race for COVID Vaccine?

Grace Lee, MD, professor of pediatric infectious diseases, Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University, Stanford, CA. William Schaffner, MD, professor, preventive medicine, health policy, infectious diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville. Tom Frieden, MD, president and CEO, Resolve to Save Lives, New York City. Hearing, U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions: … Read more