Tag: Vaccines
FDA: New Variants Mean COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests May Need Tweaking
Agency offers recommendations for companies seeking to modify already-approved vaccines, medicines, and tests so they can remain effective
CDC Report Shows No Evidence of Unexpected Adverse Events With COVID-19 Vaccines
Findings from the first month show no unexpected adverse events, with 6,994 adverse events and >90 percent classified as nonserious
COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Higher With Three-Month Interval Between Doses
For ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Oxford vaccine, three-month interval results in higher efficacy than six-week interval
All British Adults Should Have First COVID-19 Shot by July 31: Government
Announcement made as government prepares a 'cautious' reopening plan
U.S. to Provide $4 Billion for International COVID-19 Vaccine Program
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says that 130 countries have not received a single dose of the vaccine
Pfizer to Begin Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant Women
Pfizer also planning to start trials of the vaccine in younger children, teens, people with weakened immune systems
COVID-19 Vaccines Likely Available to All Americans by April: Fauci
By that time, increased supplies of the vaccines will allow most people to get vaccinated; herd immunity could be achieved by late summer
COVID-19 Vaccines for U.S. Children Still Months Away
Pfizer and Moderna conducting trials of their vaccines in children 12 and older and hope to have findings by the summer
COVID-19 Vaccination Intent Increased From Sept. to Dec. 2020
Intent to receive vaccination increased among adults aged 65 years and older, essential workers, and younger adults with underlying conditions
Parental HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Increased During 2012 to 2018
However, more unvaccinated teens receiving provider recommendation for HPV vaccination; findings consistent for boys and girls