Coronavirus
FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy
Posted on · The new approach would simplify vaccination guidance so that, every fall, people would get a new shot, updated to try to match whatever variant is dominant.
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Health & Science
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.
Health & Science
Houston health institutions prepare for COVID-19 vaccine approval for younger kids
Posted on · Once final approval is given Houston health officials say addressing vaccine hesitancy in parents and reaching underserved communities will be key.
The Coronavirus
FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Posted on · After some debate, a group of scientists advising the FDA concluded that the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks for young children.
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Hundreds Of Texans Are Ingesting Livestock Dewormer To Prevent COVID-19 — Against FDA Advice
Posted on · Despite a warning against ingesting ivermectin, the product is sold out at ranch and feed stores.