Updated COVID-19 boosters are rolled out
As fall approaches and COVID-19 immunity wanes, updated boosters target Omicron subvariants. Dr. Celine Gounder explains how the shots work and who should get them right away.
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Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
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The federal budget for buying and distributing COVID-19 vaccines will run out "as early as January."
Updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron start rolling out
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
Ask Dr. Agus: New COVID boosters
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Progress on COVID vaccine for kids
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Updated COVID vaccines could roll out in September
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Pfizer says tweaked COVID shots boost omicron protection
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FDA advisers endorse vaccine for kids under 5
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FDA advisers move a step closer on COVID vaccines for kids under 5
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
FDA panel reviews COVID vaccines for kids
The FDA's vaccine advisory panel is meeting today to vote on Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 shots for children 5 and under. That same committee voted Tuesday to endorse Moderna's shot for kids ages 6 to 17. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains what parents need to know before the FDA and CDC give their final approval.
FDA reviews COVID-19 vaccines for young kids
A panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is meeting Wednesday to consider approving Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines for young children. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder and medical director of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, speaks to "CBS News Mornings" about what parents should know before scheduling vaccination appointments for their kids.
FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine apparently safe and works in kids under 5
Finding is key step in process that could see vaccinations starting soon for that age group. Evaluation of Moderna's vaccine for the youngest kids is also underway.
Here's when COVID vaccines for kids under 5 should finally roll out
The White House says doses will be available everywhere from pediatricians' offices to children's museums, if health authorities sign off on the shots later this month.
Dr. Agus answers your COVID-19 questions
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ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
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Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
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House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
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Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
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DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
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Security video captures moments after man was fatally shot by ICE in Maine
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State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
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Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
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China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
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Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
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