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Harris County awaits more doses of new COVID-19 booster shots
Posted on · The new boosters target the BA.4 and BA.5 variants of COVID-19 and signups are now open for the public to get the updated shots.
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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron variant now available in Houston
Posted on · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed reformulated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines last week. The shots should better protect people from the most recent COVID-19 variants.
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The FDA authorizes COVID booster shots for all U.S. adults
Posted on · The FDA on Friday granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna booster shots. The boosters have already been available for people 65 and older and to high-risk adults.
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All vaccinated adults could soon be eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
Posted on · The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce later this week that it is authorizing boosters for people 18 or older, even if they aren't at risk for severe disease.
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The FDA OKs Pfizer-BioNTech Booster For People 65+ And At High Risk For Severe COVID
Posted on · A third shot of the vaccine can be given at least six months after the two-dose regimen, according to the authorization. A booster rollout could begin this week.
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COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · If all goes to plan, Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna shots can get a third dose eight months after their last jab. Here's why health officials think you'll need one.