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J&J Says Booster Shot Ups Immune Response to COVID-19
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was not part of the government's initial booster plan, announced last week
Pentagon Says Troops Must Start Lining Up Now for COVID-19 Shots
The Pfizer vaccine will be added to the list of required shots for U.S. troops
More Than 10 Percent of Adults Missed Health Care in Spring 2021
In addition, 9.2 percent of parents report delaying or forgoing care for their children for fear of exposure to the coronavirus
FDA Warns Against ‘Off-Label’ Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in Younger Children
Adult vaccine dose is much higher than doses being tested in younger children
Salmonella Illness in 17 States Tied to Salami, Prosciutto
Twelve people have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported
Most Parents Plan to Send Children to In-Person Learning, Despite COVID-19
Survey revealed racial gap between parents' preferences and safety concerns
Israeli Study Shows Pfizer Booster Gives Seniors Big Rise in Immunity
Israel approved booster shots for people aged 60 years and older late last month; the government lowered the age of eligibility to 40 years last week
Pentagon to Make COVID-19 Vaccination Mandatory for Military
Officials are preparing to issue guidance to require vaccination, although no exact timeline has been given
Stop Using Ivermectin Veterinary Drug to Treat COVID-19, FDA Urges
No form of ivermectin has been approved to treat or prevent COVID-19, the agency emphasized