State and local officials in the U.S. say the limited vaccine supplies aren’t keeping pace with the growing number of people seeking appointments, a gap that is fueling anxiety about the virus.
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FDA advisers move COVID-19 shots closer for kids younger than 5
The panel of outside experts vote unanimously that the benefits of Moderna’s shots outweigh any risks for children under 5 – that’s roughly 18 million youngsters.
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FDA says Moderna vaccine for youngest children is safe and effective
The agency’s outside advisers will meet next week to consider whether the Moderna vaccine and one by Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, should be authorized for infants and kids under 4 or 5.
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More traditional coronavirus shot could be available this summer
Novavax argues that its vaccine, which can stay stable at refrigerator temperatures long-term and may be better tolerated than alternatives, will have key advantages once the exigencies of the pandemic recede.
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Pfizer says 3 low-dose COVID shots protect children under 5
The 18 million children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for ages 5 to 11
Parents still are anxiously awaiting a chance to vaccinate kids under 5 – the only group not yet eligible in the U.S.
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If you got J&J vaccine, consider two mRNA booster shots, data suggest
A new study shows that 3 doses of a messenger RNA vaccine perform the best, while a Johnson & Johnson vaccine followed by a messenger RNA booster shot is next best.
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Canada tells U.S. Republicans to butt out as they encourage COVID protests
Canada’s public safety minister says, ‘We need to be vigilant about potential foreign interference,’ as Republicans criticize Canadian domestic policies and call the prime minister names.
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Canadian police make arrests, seize fuel, vehicles at truckers’ anti-vaccine protest
Ottawa’s mayor declares a state of emergency as police launch over 60 criminal investigations, including thefts, hate crimes and property damage.
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Spotify to remove Neil Young’s music as he protests Rogan misinformation
The streaming service says it will honor the rocker’s request to remove his music as he protests its hosting of the Joe Rogan podcast, which has included misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.