US adds another option for fall COVID vaccination with updated Novavax shots U.S. regulators have added another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
The trouble with a Nobel for mRNA COVID vaccines The mRNA vaccine story during the COVID-19 pandemic placed an extraordinary premium on altruism on the part of scientists The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
Tenacious curiosity in the lab can lead to a Nobel Prize – mRNA research exemplifies the unpredictable value of basic scientific research The 2023 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine will go to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discovery that modifying mRNA – a form of genetic material your body uses to produce proteins – could reduce unwanted inflammatory responses and allow it to be delivered into cells. While the… The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023
Years of research laid the groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to two scientists whose work led to mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Nobel prize in medicine awarded to mRNA pioneers – here's how their discovery was integral to COVID vaccine development Billions of people around the world have received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The rapid development of these vaccines changed the course of the pandemic, providing protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023
Katalin Kariko, scientific maverick who paved way for mRNA vaccines Katalin Kariko’s pioneering work -- which paved the way for the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines -- has won her the Nobel Prize in Medicine. The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023
Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
A COVID inquiry has been announced. But is COVID still a thing? Do I need a booster? Today’s announcement of an independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response will examine how we’ve handled the pandemic and how we could better prepare for the next one. The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023
Updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna rolled out nationwide: Latest An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
The new Covid-19 booster shot in the US: what you need to know US authorities have approved a vaccine that protects from one of the most widely circulating strains of coronavirus The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2023
COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it. Fortune · Sep 16, 2023
CDC recommends new COVID boosters The virus sometimes causes severe illness even in those without underlying conditions, including deaths in children Salon · Sep 15, 2023
Moderna's COVID shots will grow revenue by $8 billion this year. But the company's CFO has his eye on other targets Moderna plans on investing $25 billion in research and development from 2024 through 2028. Fortune · Sep 13, 2023
FDA approves updated Moderna and Pfizer Covid boosters set to arrive soon as cases rise: Latest An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Joe Biden sends message to Americans on Covid booster shots: ‘Stay up-to-date on vaccines’ US president’s message comes after CDC and FDA decide to recommend Covid booster shots amid rising cases
The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023 CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants? 5 questions answered On Sept. 12, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the newly formulated COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans ages 6 months and up, hours after its expert advisory committee voted 13 to 1 in favor of recommending the vaccines.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023 CDC OKs updated COVID-19 vaccine, clearing way for shots to begin this week Chicago public health officials have said the CDC approval was all they needed to “begin the rollout” of the vaccine, which will be free for all city residents. “We already have the vaccine in Chicago,” Dr. Geraldine Luna, medical director for the Chicago Department of Public Health, said Monday.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
WEKU · Sep 12, 2023 Whatever happened to the project to crack the wealthy world's lock on mRNA vaccines? Lower-income countries did not get the COVID vaccines they needed. So the World Bank and other partners tapped a South African company to cook up the (undisclosed) recipe for the Moderna mRNA vaccine.
Fortune · Sep 12, 2023 The CDC has approved updated XBB-strain COVID boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older. They're expected to hit clinics later this week The CDC anticipates having adequate supply and shouldn’t need to prioritize certain groups, like the elderly or immunocompromised, for first doses, officials said at a Tuesday committee meeting.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 FDA approves updated Moderna and Pfizer Covid boosters set to arrive soon as cases rise: Latest An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 FDA approves updated Moderna and Pfizer Covid boosters set to arrive soon as cases rise – latest An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 New Covid boosters approved as CDC set to decide who should receive them amid rising cases Health officials say that the Pfizer and Moderna shots likely to be available later this week
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall U.S. regulators have approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, shots aimed at revving up protection this fall and winter
WEKU · Sep 11, 2023 New COVID vaccines get FDA approval Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.