FDA Panel Endorses Lower-Dose Moderna COVID Shot For Booster
U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
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U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
Massachusetts is one of the safest states during the COVID pandemic, a new study found.
The study also said if you got the Johnson & Johnson shot, a different booster may actually be better.
The state has announced two more COVID-19 booster locations - one in Springfield and one in Lowell.
Last week, the Biden administration announced a $1 billion investment towards buying the tests to put on the market.
Hopkinton High School is the first school in Massachusetts to get approval from the state to drop the mask mandate for anyone who's vaccinated.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered the National Guard to help with possible staff shortages in the state's prison system and COVID testing at schools.
A Worcester high school football team is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Mallika Marshall said people have many different reasons why they are not vaccinated against coronavirus.
The test is being given under state guidance, but Hingham parents have been told it's voluntary and they can opt-out.
Teachers, administrators, and school staff can get a free breakfast at McDonald's next week.
Some schools say they are seeing more behavior issues in classrooms this year and the pandemic may be to blame.
There were 2,248 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.
As of Thursday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.84%.
An independent expert panel will publicly debate the evidence on Oct. 26.
Is it common to experience swelling after getting the Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shot?
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,492 new confirmed COVID cases and 27 additional deaths in the state on Wednesday.
The Cambridge School Committee voted six to one Tuesday night in favor of a vaccine mandate for students that will go into effect November 22.
As of Tuesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.79%.
Johnson & Johnson filed a request with the FDA Tuesday to authorize boosters for people who previously received the company's one-shot vaccine.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Marlboro Hospital has increased its free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing to meet a growing demand.
As of Monday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 1.69%.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that it will be safe for families to spend Christmas together this year.
More than 90 health care facilities have requested a 30-day extension to meet Gov. Dan McKee's requirement to get all workers vaccinated against COVID-19.
