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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

Coronavirus

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Pfizer said its trial showed a smaller dose was safe and effective for young children. The data still has to be submitted to the FDA for review.
Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Vaccine

County-by-County: Where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in North Florida

Starting April 5, all adults 18 and up will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Those 12 and older can receive the Pfizer shot as of May 12.
Immigration

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.
Coronavirus

'Soul-crushing': US COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an alarming rate for the first time since early March.
Vaccine

J&J: Booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response

Johnson & Johnson said that when a booster shot was given after two months, "antibody levels rose to four to six times higher than observed after the single shot."
Coronavirus

'It's a very, very important announcement' | Pfizer says vaccine effective, safe for children 5 to 11

Pfizer announced Monday its vaccine is safe and effective for children five to 11-years-old.
Vaccine

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer studied a lower dose of its two-shot COVID-19 vaccine in more than 2,200 kindergartners and elementary school-aged kids.
Coronavirus

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines

Starting in November, foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination, as well as a negative COVID test within 3 days of flying.
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Booster shots are on hold for the majority of Americans

The FDA advisory committee voted against recommending a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the general public.
VERIFY

VERIFY: What you can and can't believe when it comes to COVID and the vaccine

There is a lot of information about COVID and vaccines out there. Here's what you can believe.

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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

County-by-County: Where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in North Florida

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

'Soul-crushing': US COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

J&J: Booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response

'It's a very, very important announcement' | Pfizer says vaccine effective, safe for children 5 to 11

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines

Booster shots are on hold for the majority of Americans

VERIFY: What you can and can't believe when it comes to COVID and the vaccine

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