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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.
Fauci said that unlike Pfizer's vaccine booster, there is insufficient data right now on the safety and efficacy of Moderna's booster dose.
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
The Uvalde school shooting is painful for adults to process, but for parents, the challenge is especially delicate.
The mass murder of innocent children in Uvalde, Texas, brings flashbacks to family members of Sandy Hook victims.
A heavy fire ripped through a six-unit duplex in Lawrence on Wednesday.
Jonathan McHugh was last seen at Chenery Middle School at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Aliyah Vazquez was in Freetown on Wednesday for a kids safety forum.
A new high school in Attleboro will feature a gun detection system.
An Ipswich company is using its growing custom-made nautical sign business to help raise money for homes for wounded veterans.
Parents held the hands of their children a little tighter Wednesday after a mass shooting at a school in Texas.
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
The Uvalde school shooting is painful for adults to process, but for parents, the challenge is especially delicate.
The mass murder of innocent children in Uvalde, Texas, brings flashbacks to family members of Sandy Hook victims.
A heavy fire ripped through a six-unit duplex in Lawrence on Wednesday.
Jonathan McHugh was last seen at Chenery Middle School at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 8.33%.
Focusing on your mental health is critical while processing tragic events.
While the monkeypox outbreak is concerning, an expert notes some reassuring signs.
The CDC says people who have taken Paxlovid for COVID-19 need to isolate again if their symptoms return.
Researchers found those who watched more than 4 hours of TV a day were at greatest risk of developing heart disease.
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
Rayla Campbell, the presumptive GOP nominee for Secretary of State in Mass., is making news for some shocking comments.
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
A well-known chain restaurant near Faneuil Hall is pulling out of Boston for now.
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
Mill River Winery is creating its own unique blends while celebrating the beauty of its surroundings.
From tea served in traditional antique China, to an elegant tower of crustless finger sandwiches.
We're in the Test Kitchen with chefs from Strega Italiano.
In our Mixology series, a lesson on how to make a fun and easy summer cocktail.
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
After an abysmal start, Jaylen Brown totally redeemed himself with a monster second half to lead the Celtics to a Game 5 win over the Heat.
The Celtics shook off a slow start to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals and beat the Heat, 93-80, to take a 3-2 series lead.
The New England Revolution fell to New York City FC, 0-1, after extra time at Belson Stadium.
Jayson Tatum wasn't bothered by his shoulder injury in the second half of Game 5 and helped the Celtics take a 3-2 series lead over the Heat.
The Boston Celtics will have a full squad for Wednesday night's Game 5 in Miami.
A Maine K9 has been hard at work over the past few days.
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.