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COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

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A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

The ad was created to encourage vaccination.
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US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected

Advisers said boosters should be offered to people 65 and older, nursing home residents and those ages 50 to 64 with risky underlying health problems.
Vaccine

Biden confirms he will receive jab as CDC endorses COVID-19 booster for millions of older Americans

A panel of advisers made the recommendation Thursday and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on it shortly afterward.
Vaccine

182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

The milestone comes the same day the CDC endorsed a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine for seniors and people at high risk.
Vaccine

2 countries with high COVID vaccination rates dropping many or all restrictions

Portugal's move comes a few weeks after Denmark dropped all of its domestic restrictions due to its high vaccination rate.
Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Vaccine

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

The ruling represents a drastically scaled back version of the Biden administration’s sweeping plan to give third doses to nearly all American adults.
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.
Coronavirus

'Don't get vaccinated': Truck appearing to advertise funeral home goes viral

A box truck appearing to advertise a funeral home was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte.
Vaccine

New poll shows anger, frustration toward the unvaccinated

The 9NEWS/Denver Gazette poll asked vaccinated and unvaccinated people questions about mask and vaccine requirements, among other things.

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected

Biden confirms he will receive jab as CDC endorses COVID-19 booster for millions of older Americans

182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

2 countries with high COVID vaccination rates dropping many or all restrictions

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

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

'Don't get vaccinated': Truck appearing to advertise funeral home goes viral

New poll shows anger, frustration toward the unvaccinated

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