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Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?
Last month, an average of about 350 people died each week from COVID, according to data from the CDC. With available vaccines and treatments, why are people still dying?
After delay, FDA approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, but only for older people and those at high risk
After a six-week delay, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, according to a letter ...
FDA sets new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children
Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are ...
COVID vaccine rollout for healthy kids and adults is likely delayed by a new FDA rule
The requirement for placebo-controlled trials isn’t expected to affect the rollout this fall for older adults and other ...
New COVID-19 variant spreads rapidly in the US, experts warn
As summer travel plans take shape, health officials are warning that a new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading rapidly ...
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After delay, FDA approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, but only for older people and those at high risk
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists a wide range of conditions that may make someone more likely to become severely ill with Covid-19, including older age, asthma, diabetes ...
Amid new COVID-19 wave, FDA places millions at risk by restricting access to vaccines
The FDA’s new policy limits COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to older adults and high-risk groups, excluding millions from ...
FDA to limit COVID-19 boosters for 'low risk' people under 65. What to know in Tennessee
Healthy and under the age of 65? You might not need to receive an annual COVID-19 booster. What to know about new guidelines.
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FDA gives Covid vaccine manufacturers instructions for next fall’s shot
The notice came shortly after an advisory panel meeting at which members debated the pros and cons of asking manufacturers to ...