More than 90% of kids have had at least one bout with COVID, CDC says
The agency's "seroprevalence" estimate of how many kids have antibodies from a prior infection was recently updated through October.
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The agency's "seroprevalence" estimate of how many kids have antibodies from a prior infection was recently updated through October.
Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized the bivalent Covid-19 booster for children 6 months to 5 years old.
The FDA says it is waiting for data to be submitted next year to clear shots for some of the youngest Pfizer vaccine recipients.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
Recent small studies, not yet peer-reviewed, suggested the new boosters may not be significantly better than the original vaccine formula.
Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and updated boosters to prepare for a possible fall or winter surge.
The decision by federal health officials expands access to the updated shots for younger children.
Fall and winter are around the corner, which means not only is it time to get your flu shot, but US health officials are urging everyone who is eligible to get their updated Covid-19 booster, too.
The federal budget for buying and distributing COVID-19 vaccines will run out "as early as January."
A California state senator says he's pulling a bill that would have allowed some teens to get vaccinated without their parents' consent.
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer.
Both the White House and the website where people can claim their tests blamed Congress for failing to provide additional funding for the program.
Dr. Maggie Park says in its clinical trial that Novavax had a 90% efficacy rate.
