Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine given full US approval

The decision was bolstered by real-world evidence from the more than 200 million doses administered in the U.S. since the FDA cleared the shot in December 2020. The FDA granted full approval of Pfizer’s vaccine last August.

Neil Young requests Spotify remove his music after artist’s ultimatum over Joe Rogan podcast

Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter on Monday to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

'We're going to fight': DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on omicron

Asked about DeSantis’ opposition to the FDA decision, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “Let’s just take a step back here to realize how crazy this is.”

Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show

Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots.

Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors

During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.

Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January

Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.

Pfizer says Omicron-specific vaccine to be ready by March

Pfizer is aiming to have a COVID-19 vaccine that specifically targets omicron and other circulating variants by March.

Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary

The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."

Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.

Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?

People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.

CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot

The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.