FDA Advisory Panel To Discuss Endorsement Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine For Children
An FDA advisory panel is expected to vote on granting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccination emergency use authorization for kids on Tuesday.
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An FDA advisory panel is expected to vote on granting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccination emergency use authorization for kids on Tuesday.
Pfizer has said that its COVID-19 vaccination is nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in children.
Pfizer has asked the FDA to allow the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11.
More regulatory hurdles lie ahead before the dispensing of boosters can begin.
An FDA advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans.
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will begin to be available to the general public in September but raise several questions.
US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall.
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
New research from the Pittsburgh VA found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are more than 95% effective at preventing infection.
Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Today, vaccine leaders and the FDA will meet to discuss the next steps to get children younger than 12 vaccinated.
Pfizer announced it is expanding testing of its COVID-19 vaccine in a bigger group of children under the age of 12.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Just 24 hours after a decision from the CDC on the Pfizer vaccine in children ages 12 to 15, a local school district held a clinic today to offer it to students and their families.
U.S. health advisers have endorsed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up.
About 750,000 Pennsylvania children are expected to become eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 shot after U.S. regulators expanded the use of the two-dose vaccine to 12 to 15-year-olds.
US expands use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, paving way for children as young as 12 to get shots.
Pfizer is seeking full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine -- the first COVID vaccine in the U.S. to go through the process.
A walk-in vaccine clinic is taking place Sunday and Monday in Pittsburgh's West End neighborhood.
A coronavirus vaccine clinic at Carnegie Mellon University was giving out both the Pfizer and the Johnson & Johnson shots on Friday.
Pfizer is testing a single-dose pill to treat COVID-19.
Every week, more COVID-19 vaccine shots are given to the Pennsylvanians who want them. But doctors say that number has slowed down, and it is concerning.
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If the vaccine is authorized for younger people, it could be a game-changer.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Looking to escape present day for a night? You're in luck, the Good Ol' Days House in Belle Vernon is a nostalgic guesthouse!
If you're looking to escape the cold and rain of Pittsburgh, look no further than the Northern Outer Banks!
Irene Molloy has done it all in show business: TV, movies, Broadway, and now the Pittsburgh native is sharing her stories in a unique new show: Show Pony! Heather and David learn more about it and find out when you can see it right here at home!
It's healthy food fast - that's what The Common Good offers, and they've given Team PTL's Daisy Jade an exclusive look!
It's Whatcha Think Wednesday on Pittsburgh Today Live, and one of the big topics: being someone who gets paid to eat ranch dressing around Europe! Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss that, and doorless hotels?
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
A new baseball season means new foods to try at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The North Fayette Police Department said it is investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
A man was found shot to death in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
A man was found shot to death in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
