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4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters

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4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters

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Canada to drop vaccine mandate at border Sept. 30

Canada, like the United States, currently requires foreign nationals to be vaccinated when entering the country.
Nation World

CDC endorses updated COVID boosters, shots to begin soon

The decision by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky came shortly after the agency's advisers said if enough people get boosters, the shots could prevent a winter surge.
Vaccine

US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants

One more step before a fall vaccine campaign can begin: The CDC must recommend who should get the additional shot.
Vaccine

Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children under 5 is 73% effective

The new update analyzed COVID-19 diagnoses between March and June in Pfizer’s ongoing study of the three-dose vaccine.
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COVID vaccines for fall: Pfizer seeks OK of updated boosters

For now at least, the BA.5 omicron variant currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S., and much of the world.
Nation World

Biden administration launches new push to get people boosted

Initiatives will include direct outreach to high-risk groups, especially seniors, encouraging them to get COVID-19 booster shots.
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CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

Health officials hope the more conventional shot will persuade U.S. adults who haven't yet gotten the vaccine.
Vaccine

US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option

Experts expect at least some of those who remain unvaccinated to roll up their sleeves for the Novavax shot because it's a more conventional protein-based vaccine.
Vaccine

COVID boosters for the fall must target newer omicron types, FDA says

Pfizer and Moderna already were brewing and testing boosters updated against the first omicron mutant in anticipation of an October rollout.
Nation World

FDA advisers to debate modifying COVID vaccine for fall

The challenge is deciding if tweaked boosters offer a good chance of blunting another surge when there's no way to predict which mutant will be the main threat.
Local News

Mall of America's vaccine clinic offering COVID shots to children under 5 opens Wednesday

Parents are required to make an appointment for the clinic opened through Sunday.

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4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters

Canada to drop vaccine mandate at border Sept. 30

CDC endorses updated COVID boosters, shots to begin soon

US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants

Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children under 5 is 73% effective

COVID vaccines for fall: Pfizer seeks OK of updated boosters

Biden administration launches new push to get people boosted

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option

COVID boosters for the fall must target newer omicron types, FDA says

FDA advisers to debate modifying COVID vaccine for fall

Mall of America's vaccine clinic offering COVID shots to children under 5 opens Wednesday

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