Moderna seeks approval for a 2nd COVID-19 booster shot for adults
If approved, this would be the second booster shot Moderna has issued for people ages 18 and up.
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FDA shortens the wait time between Moderna vaccine and booster to 5 months
Now, both the Pfizer and the Moderna booster shots can be given five months after the second dose of vaccine — down from six months.
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.
FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week.
Moderna says new data supports its COVID vaccine for kids 6 to 11
Moderna says a study in kids 6 to 11 found two doses of the company's COVID-19 vaccine given 28 days apart produced a strong antibody response.
CDC backs the rollout of COVID vaccine boosters from Moderna and J&J
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky also endorsed a mix-and-match approach to boosters that would be flexible for patients and health care providers.
A study of COVID vaccine boosters suggests Moderna or Pfizer works best
Should people who get a COVID booster get a different vaccine from their original shot? The results of a highly anticipated study suggest that in some cases the answer may be yes.
Unvaccinated People Are 11 Times More Likely To Die Of COVID-19, New Research Finds
The COVID-19 vaccines continue to provide powerful protection, even against the delta variant, the CDC said. It also found that vaccinated people were 10 times less likely to be hospitalized.
Moderna Has Asked The FDA To Authorize A Booster Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna submitted data from 344 volunteers who got a third shot of the vaccine six months after their first two doses. The additional shot significantly boosted immunity, the company said.
Japan Suspends 1.63 Million Doses Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Over Contamination
The health ministry said contamination was reported from multiple vaccination sites. The news raises concern of a supply shortage as Japan tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a surge in cases.