Pfizer says vaccine safe for kids 5 to 11

Pfizer announced that its vaccine is safe for kids 5 to 11 years old. The company will now submit the trial results to regulatory agencies around the world. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Sep 20, 2021
• 02:51

Omicron more contagious but may be less severe

Debora Patta speaks with a vaccinologist from South Africa, where the new Omicron variant is spreading quickly, who says it may cause less serious COVID cases than other forms of the virus, despite it being more contagious than previous strains.

• Dec 8, 2021
• 03:07

Pfizer's antiviral pills gets approval

The FDA has approved the first antiviral at-home COVID pill, as cases, hospitalizations and deaths rise in the country. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” to break down how the pill works, who will have access to it and whether it will change the course of the pandemic.

• Dec 23, 2021
• 05:31

Study: COVID vaccine doesn't lead to infertility

There is strong new evidence that COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility. A newly-released study found no correlation between vaccination and the ability to get pregnant. It comes as recent data also suggests that COVID-19 infection surfacing in late pregnancy can have deadly outcomes for unvaccinated pregnant people and their babies. Nikki Battiste reports from Chicago.

• Jan 28, 2022
• 04:32

School districts tackling spread of COVID-19

School systems across the U.S. are beginning to require students involved in school sports or other extra-curricular activities to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Eligible students within the Los Angeles Unified School District who do not have a qualified exemption need to be fully vaccinated by Halloween. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.

• Oct 26, 2021
• 03:25

CDC director on Omicron, vaccine mandates

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact of the weekend's deadly tornadoes on the spread of COVID-19 in hard-hit areas. Plus, the latest on the Omicron variant, and what she thinks is the next phase of the pandemic.

• Dec 14, 2021
• 05:00

Novak Djokovic on being unvaccinated

Novak Djokovic is defending his decision to remain unvaccinated from COVID-19 even if it means missing his shot at being the most successful men's tennis player in history. CBS News' Chris Livesay looks at Djokovic's statement in a BBC News interview where the 20-time Grand Slam winner says he is willing to pay the price to defend his right to choose what he puts into his body.

• Feb 15, 2022
• 04:20

Latest on employer COVID vaccine mandates

Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS Mornings" to shares his thoughts on employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates, pending vaccine authorization for young children and the final push against the coronavirus.

• Oct 8, 2021
• 03:44

First responders quit over mandates

Hundreds of first responders are leaving the workforce due to the COVID vaccine mandate. Jeff Pegues has the latest.

• Oct 20, 2021
• 03:35

Dogs help calm kids getting vaccines

With the COVID vaccine approved for kids between the ages of 5 and 11, children across the country are rolling up their sleeves. But as many of them are frightened of needles, Jamie Yuccas visited a clinic in San Diego and met a golden retriever, named "Tank," who is helping ease the pain.

• Dec 20, 2021
• 04:19

Vaccine inequality and COVID variants

Scientists have been warning the world for months that in order to keep COVID-19 from mutating, vaccines need to be distributed to all populations. CBS News' Debora Patta looks at how the inequality of vaccine availability and distribution may have led to the Omicron variant.

• Dec 2, 2021
• 02:53

COVID cases spike across European countries

The rate of COVID transmission across Europe is of "grave concern," the World Health Organization said Thursday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke with WHO's regional director of Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, who warns vaccines are not enough, and that we must continue to wear masks, wash our hands and socially distance.

• Nov 8, 2021
• 02:39

Strategies to lower kids' vaccine pain

COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 may soon be authorized. Dr. Tara Narula shows us how one program uses science and technology to help families decrease fear and anxiety about needles.

• Nov 2, 2021
• 06:16

Biden rolls out sweeping vaccine requirements

Under President Biden's new executive order, businesses with more than 100 employees must require their workers to get vaccinated or face weekly testing. But it's already prompting threats of a lawsuit from Republican politicians and concern from some labor unions. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Sep 10, 2021
• 03:32

FDA may authorize boosters for teens 16-17

The FDA is considering whether to authorize boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds and could announce a decision as soon as Thursday. It comes as U.S. health officials are urging Americans to use all the tools available to fight COVID-19. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 03:03

Pfizer seeks vaccine approval for young kids

Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 6 month to 4 years old. if approved, children could start getting the two-dose regimen by early March.

• Feb 2, 2022
• 02:06

FDA considers Pfizer booster shot

Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Pfizer's application to start giving third doses of its COVID-19 vaccine ahead of an FDA advisory committee meeting on the matter.

• Sep 17, 2021
• 03:00

COVID-19 concerns grow as Omicron spreads

COVID-19 cases with Omicron detected are increasing across the country. The White House is urging people to get a booster shot to combat the highly infectious variant. Meg Oliver reports.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 03:13

Hospitals overwhelmed as COVID cases rise

There is a new push for booster shots as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in at least 42 states. Nikki Battiste has the latest.

• Dec 10, 2021
• 02:06

New York vaccine mandate goes into effect

New York state's vaccine mandate for all medical workers is now in effect, potentially putting 83,000 workers at risk of termination. Hospitals across the state say they support the mandate, but some are confronting staffing shortages as a result. Errol Barnett reports.

• Sep 28, 2021
• 03:02

Pfizer releases antiviral pill study results

Pfizer Inc. said Friday that initial study results show its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90%.

• Nov 5, 2021
• 00:52

3/13: Georgieva, El-Erian, Bourla

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on survey findings that support Russian sanctions, the Russian economy is hit hard by sanctions, Chief economic adviser for Allianz Mohamed El-Erian weighs in on the Federal Reserve, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla discusses vaccine developments, and despite global outrage Vladimir Putin remains undeterred.

• Mar 13, 2022
• 22:36

Full interview: Albert Bourla on “Face the Nation”

Watch the full version of the interview with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla that aired March 13, 2022, on “Face the Nation.”

• Mar 13, 2022
• 42:50

Pfizer working on COVID vaccine to protect against variants

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says the company is working "very diligently" to make a COVID-19 vaccine that will protect against variants and offer protection "for at least a year."

• Mar 13, 2022
• 03:59

Taking the masks off: Schools look beyond COVID

Pandemic protocols and remote learning have taken their toll on teachers, students and parents. As masks start coming off in classrooms across the country, correspondent Martha Teichner looks at whether schools can truly get back to normal – and how to measure collateral damage from the battle to educate kids during COVID.

• Mar 13, 2022
• 06:45

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