Latest COVID booster now available in North Carolina for kids 5 and older
The updated COVID-19 booster is now available in North Carolina for children and teens five and older.
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Another booster? A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines
Federal health officials are convening with outside advisers April 6 to talk about a vaccine plan, whether that's another booster in the fall, an omicron shot or one that targets more than one strain.
Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not
Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.
Latino communities fall behind on COVID-19 booster vaccinations
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Latino community spiked from about 3,000 cases in mid-December to over 21,000 in early January.
Booster longevity: Data reveals how long a third shot protects
Now researchers in the U.K. have the first estimates for how long a third shot of the Pfizer vaccine will last. The findings are mixed.
The vaccines work against severe disease. Here's why boosters are still a good idea
Vaccines still do a solid job at warding off hospitalization from omicron. So if you're young and healthy, why get a booster? Scientists explain how boosters help and the best timing to get one.
Portugal has one of the top vaccination rates but isn't taking chances with omicron
Scientists are watching how Portugal and other highly vaccinated countries are faring against the coronavirus' new omicron variant.
Omicron evades Moderna vaccine too, study suggests, but boosters help
The Moderna vaccine's ability to shield against infection drops sharply when tested on the omicron variant. But getting a booster pumps the protection back up again, new research suggests.
Coronavirus FAQ: What does it mean if the booster knocks me out? What if it doesn't?
Vaccine and booster side effects can include fever, aches and fatigue. And this may be the first vaccine in history where people complain if they don't experience side effects, says one doctor.
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection vs. omicron — yet cause for optimism
In small studies in South Africa and in Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.