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FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters

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FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters

Sept. 12, 2022 — New COVID boosters that target the fast-spreading Omicron strains of the virus are rolling out this week, with the CDC recommending these so-called bivalent mRNA shots for Americans 12 and older. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the shots produced by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech, based on information provided by … Read more

Pfizer Plans to Seek Booster Approval for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

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Pfizer Plans to Seek Booster Approval for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

Nov. 30, 2021 — Pfizer and BioNTech plan to apply for FDA authorization this week for a booster COVID-19 vaccine for 16- and 17-year-olds. “We expect to share updates on this soon,” Kit Longley, a Pfizer spokesman, told The Washington Post. The FDA could authorize the extra dose within a week. If approved, the additional … Read more