Thursday 9 December 2021

FDA Authorizes Pfizer Boosters for 16 and 17 year-olds

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The FDA said it was basing its emergency authorization of boosters for 16 and 17 year olds on data from 200 individuals who were ages 18 to 55 years of age when they received a booster dose. They are requiring Pfizer to collect data on safety in post-authorization studies.



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Wednesday 8 December 2021

The World Is Unprepared for the Next Pandemic, Report Says


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Pfizer Says Vaccine Booster Should Protect Against Omicron

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Blood samples obtained from people a month after they'd gotten their booster shots showed a level of antibodies against Omicron that were equal to those seen against other variants after two doses.



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The Coronavirus Attacks Fat Tissue, Scientists Find


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New Google Maps Tool Can Help Make Your Holiday Shopping Safer

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A new tool from Google Maps aims to help holiday shoppers stay safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.



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