
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna says its experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work.
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Moderna says its experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work.
If we have a vaccine that could potentially protect millions of children, that can have a large public health impact, according to Dr. Mallika Marshall.
No Covid-19 vaccines have been authorized for children younger than 5 in the US -- about 18 million people.
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to allow adults age 50 and older.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Full approval means the FDA has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review for Moderna's shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines.
Moderna said it expects to enroll about 600 people in the study, which will take place at up to 24 sites in the U.S.
There was a fire at Moderna's facility in Norwood Wednesday morning.
Moderna is planning to have a combination COVID and flu vaccine ready for next year.
Moderna announced Monday that preliminary data suggests its half-dose booster shot increased antibody levels against Omicron compared with the levels seen when a fully vaccinated person does not receive a booster.
Moderna said it has been able to advance additional boosters to clinical testing in 60-90 days.
The FDA on Friday authorized Moderna and Pfizer's COVID vaccine booster shots for all adults 18 and older.
Massachusetts is opening up COVID booster shots to any fully vaccinated resident age 18 or older, effective immediately.
Moderna said it is dealing with production and shipment issues that will push some of its deliveries back to 2022.
The FDA is reportedly reviewing more international data before making a decision on whether to greenlight the vaccine in kids ages 12 to 17.
The FDA is delaying their decision on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 to 11 has a "strong immune response" one month after the second dose.
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Thursday to recommend booster doses of both Moderna's and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Moderna and Johnson and Johnson booster shots Wednesday, the next step in making them a reality. The FDA also said that mixing and matching vaccines is safe.
The Food and Drug Administration is going to let you mix and match Covid-19 vaccine booster shots.
An FDA panel voted "yes" on recommending a third dose of the Moderna vaccine. Dr. Mallika Marshall explains what comes next in the process.
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.
On the same day an FDA advisory committee recommended Moderna booster shots for vulnerable populations, a new clinic opened in Lowell.
Pfizer's vaccine provided 88% protection against hospitalization, and Moderna's was 93% effective.
Cambridge-based Moderna is working on a booster shot that also protects against the flu.
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
New research shows traffic deaths have surged in Massachusetts in recent years.
Multiple calls were made to animal control Monday about sick swans.
Fire officials in Ipswich are crediting a business's sprinkler system for saving hundreds of thousands of dollars of classic cars.
A spokesperson for the MBTA said the change from paid leave to unpaid leave is the result of a rules violation.
"We thought, wouldn't it be so cool if there was a camp just for kids affected by cancer right here in Massachusetts."
Tourists are being drawn to Cape Cod towns like Chatham because of the shark activity.
The deal is the first since museum workers voted to join a union in November 2020.
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
New research shows traffic deaths have surged in Massachusetts in recent years.
Multiple calls were made to animal control Monday about sick swans.
Fire officials in Ipswich are crediting a business's sprinkler system for saving hundreds of thousands of dollars of classic cars.
A spokesperson for the MBTA said the change from paid leave to unpaid leave is the result of a rules violation.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.63%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.37%.
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
Efforts to clean up a toxic pile of debris in Chelsea are now complete.
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
The Red Sox need some help in the bullpen, and are discussing if Garrett Whitlock will return as a reliever or starter.
Aaron Nesmith will get another crack at lighting things up in Las Vegas this summer.
The Knicks offered Alec Burks to the Celtics for the team's biggest TPE, but it sounds like Boston is setting its sights on someone bigger.
The Celtics' offseason focus is beginning to take shape, with a pair of veteran free agents reportedly linked to the Eastern Conference champs.
Another candidate has emerged in the Bruins' head coaching search.
The baby's soft quills will harden over time
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.