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Oct 20 2021
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White House lays out plan to vaccinate kids ages 5 to 11
The Biden administration on Wednesday outlined its plan to vaccinate millions of kids ages 5 to 11 as soon as the COVID-19 shot is approved for younger children, readying doses and preparing locations ahead of the busy holiday season.
It is working to set up vaccination clinics in more than 100 children's hospital systems nationwide as well as doctor's offices, pharmacies and
ReutersDec 18 2020
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FDA grants emergency authorization to Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use Friday, adding a second vaccine to the country's arsenal to fight the pandemic.
The United States is the first country to greenlight use of Moderna's vaccine, which was developed in part with the National Institutes of Health.
The news was met with optimism. "I've never been more hopeful that
NBC News (Online)Dec 18 2020
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Lawmakers under pressure to finish spending package or face shutdown
Lawmakers on Thursday were staring another government shutdown in the eye as they tried to wrap up negotiations on a year-end spending package that would fund the government for 2021 and also deliver another round of cash for coronavirus relief.
Optimism over a deal waxed and waned throughout the day as leaders worked through thorny pandemic issues such as how much food-assistance money
Washington TimesMay 10 2021
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FDA Clears Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Children As Young As 12
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to children as young as 12 Monday, the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive the green light.
The FDA had previously approved both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on children ages 16 and up, but Pfizer is the first vaccine now available to all teenagers. A CDC panel will meet
The Daily CallerOct 19 2021
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The creative force of a worker exodus
Americans are quitting their workplaces at a record pace – 4.3 million in August – which may be one of the most unexpected shifts as the pandemic eases. Yet it may also be one of the most promising for the U.S. economy.
Many of these “quits” are people who simply seek more pay or less stress. Yet others want to use and grow their skills with employers who – again, because of the
Christian Science MonitorApr 16 2020
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Need-to-know Coronavirus Advice and Information
There's a lot to sift through when looking for information on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, so AllSides is bringing together the best advice, research and more to help you manage the crisis in your own life.
In addition to expert guidelines on staying safe and avoiding infection, reporting throughout the media spectrum has focused on advice for preserving mental health, performing
AllSidesAug 23 2021
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FDA Grants Pfizer Vaccine Full Approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday that it has granted full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for individuals 16 years of age or older.
The vaccine approval is the fastest in the agency’s history, coming less than four months after Pfizer-BioNTech completed its “biologics license application” in May. The FDA had moved to clear the
The Daily CallerAug 23 2021
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FDA grants full approval to Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer, BioNTech
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted full approval to the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech, a long-awaited development that public health officials hope will persuade some people who remain hesitant about the vaccine to get the shot.
The vaccine is the first of the pandemic vaccines used in the United States to transition from emergency use
STATDec 15 2020
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Over-the-counter home test for COVID-19 gets US green light
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn’t require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
U.S. regulators Tuesday authorized the rapid coronavirus test, which can be done entirely at home. The announcement by the Food and Drug Administration represents another important — though incremental — step in efforts to expand testing options.
Regulators granted emergency
Associated PressFeb 19 2021
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Pfizer Says Its Vaccine No Longer Needs to Be Stored in Ultra-Freezing Temperatures
One big problem with the BioNTech/Pfizer coronavirus vaccine was that it had to be kept at ultra-low temperatures to stop it from spoiling—but its manufacturers say that’s no longer the case. According to the Financial Times, the companies have discovered that the shots can now be safely stored in regular medical freezers, rather than ultra-cold storage units that kept the vaccines at
Daily Beast