FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shot, But Confusion Still Reigns Over Who Can Get It And When
If even state and federal health officials can't agree on booster guidelines, it's not surprising the rest of us are confused.
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If even state and federal health officials can't agree on booster guidelines, it's not surprising the rest of us are confused.
People who receive a shot between now and October 25 can enter to win.
A separate decision on a state mandate for health care workers has been delayed.
Face coverings are required on buses, trains and in enclosed stations under state and federal law.
"If we want to keep our son safe, alive and out of a hospital, we have to sacrifice his education," father Andre Huete said.
The authorization makes the Biden administration's plan to roll out booster shots this week at least partially possible.
"You could possibly be saving two lives with vaccination," Dr. Jennifer Lighter said.
Lonnie was vaccinated, which hopefully mitigated his symptoms. He followed all safety protocols and we here at CBS2 are happy to have him back.
J&J had long believed that a second shot of its engineered, virus-based vaccine would boost immunity to COVID-19.
A spokesperson for Carmine's says it started after some members of a party couldn't show proof of COVID vaccination last week.
Some teachers say the rules are too reactionary and not working to keep things safe. Parents say it's hard for them to check up on the already existing ones.
This comes after the first school had to close for a week due to a cluster of cases among staff.
The chaotic scene at the restaurant was captured on cellphone video. In the immediate aftermath, police charged the three women with assault.
Pfizer said Monday it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
One week into the school year and New York City is closing its first school due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases.
Restaurant owners are pushing back against the city's mandate that requires eateries to ask for proof of vaccination for indoor dining.
According to the DOE's website, this week, a total of 487 students and 325 staff members tested positive for COVID-19 across all city schools.
This is exactly what some restaurant owners feared when enforcement of the city's vaccine mandate took effect Monday.
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres and New York City Councilmember Mark Levine are pushing the Biden administration to mandate COVID vaccines for air travelers.
The pandemic continues to disrupt workflow, from factories to stores, and transportation remains a big ongoing problem.
The panel had initially rejected by a majority vote over Pfizer's request for full approval of a booster.
Why did the FDA advisory panel endorse COVID boosters only for those 65 and over or at high risk for severe disease?
It's become increasingly harder to go to entertainment venues, bars, restaurants, even work, without the COVID vaccine. With that in mind, New Jersey State Sen. Joe Pennacchio says he's working on legislation to provide another option.
The nation's top scientists will meet Friday to discuss whether Americans who received the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will need another dose.
Mayor Bill de Blasio appeared unfazed that a Manhattan supreme court judge ruled to temporarily block the vaccine mandate for teachers, which requires staff to have at least one shot by Sept. 27 or face termination.
