FDA Panel Recommends Authorization Of Pfizer Vaccine

LAC+USC Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center expect to get their first doses of the vaccine within the next one to two weeks.

• Dec 10, 2020

UK Grandmother, 90, Gets First Dose Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

"It's the best early birthday present I could wish for because it means I can finally look forward to spending time with my family and friends in the New Year after being on my own for most of the year," she said.

• Dec 8, 2020

UK Becomes First Country To Approve Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine

Britain's top public health official noted the logistical complexities of distributing the Pfizer vaccine, which needs to be stored at around -94 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Dec 2, 2020

Newsom: CA To Receive 327,000 Doses Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine By Mid-December

California will receive 327,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine by mid-December, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

• Nov 30, 2020

Pfizer Applies For Emergency Federal Approval Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer argues protection plus a good safety record means the vaccine should qualify for emergency use authorization, something the FDA can grant before the final testing is fully complete.

• Nov 20, 2020

Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is 95% Effective

It will apply for emergency use authorization with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration "within days."

• Nov 18, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise, Local Doctor Urges Patience

Drugmaker Pfizer announced Monday that early data showed its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective.

• Nov 9, 2020

1 Million Birth Control Packets Recalled Over Packaging Error

Pfizer is recalling 1 million birth control packets over a packaging error that might leave women at risk for pregnancy.

• Feb 1, 2012