Dr. Agus answers your COVID questions
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discusses what parents should know about vaccines for children under 5 and addresses other viewer questions about COVID-19.
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COVID vaccinations begin for children under 5
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COVID vaccinations begin for kids under 5
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Children under 5 eligible for COVID vaccines
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FDA authorizes COVID vaccines for youngest children
The Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must still sign off before kids under age 5 can receive the vaccines, which could happen within days.
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FDA advisers endorse vaccine for kids under 5
The U.S. has taken another step toward making children younger than 5 years old eligible for COVID vaccinations. Advisers to the FDA on Wednesday unanimously voted to recommend authorization of Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines for kids aged 6 months to under 5 years. It's a critical move for the youngest Americans, who until now have not been able to be inoculated. Meg Oliver reports.
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COVID shots for young kids could be available in days
Food and Drug Administration advisers have signed off on COVID-19 shots for children 5 and younger. The vaccine still needs final authorization from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meg Oliver has the latest.
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 advisers back Moderna's COVID vaccine for kids ages 6 and up
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CDC lifts COVID test requirement for travelers
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Hegseth says Pentagon canceling troops' attendance at top universities
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Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out its use of Anthropic's AI products.
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President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
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Trump administration labels Iran state sponsor of wrongful detention
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Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
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Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
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Official on Pentagon-Anthropic standoff
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Pentagon's clash with Anthropic over AI use
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