FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination for young kids
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The move will make shots available to 28 million…
FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids
Federal regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children, causing no unexpected safety issues. The Food…
Ukraine sets new record high in COVID-19 deaths, infections
Ukraine's coronavirus infections and deaths have reached all-time highs for a second straight day Friday, in a growing challenge for one of Europe's least vaccinated countries. Health authorities in Ukraine…
Russian COVID spike persists, setting new death record
Russia is currently reporting a record-high number of coronavirus infections and deaths as the country approaches a week of nonworking days aimed at stemming the large surge in cases. According…
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
US regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can…