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COVID vaccine for kids under 5 delayed until at least April
The pharmaceutical companies and the Food and Drug Administration released separate statements Friday saying a review of the vaccine for children under 5 years old will likely not take place until early April.
FDA panel backs COVID-19 booster shots only for elderly and high-risk Americans
The Biden administration had hoped that states could begin rolling out a wide national booster shot campaign as soon as Monday, and the Food and Drug Administration advisory committee’s decision threw up a roadblock for that goal.
FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for states’ rollout
The vaccine authorized for emergency use from Pfizer and German partner BioNTech is expected to begin shipping across the country within 24 hours of Friday’s approval from the FDA.
Pa. Sen. Casey calls for ‘accurate information’ on coronavirus as Dems slam Trump response
A Senate panel with oversight on health issues heard from top public officials Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration.