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FDA advisers vote in favor of RSV vaccine for pregnant people

Friday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An advisory committee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of drugmaker Pfizer's application for a new RSV vaccine for pregnant people Thursday, two weeks after the federal agency approved the first RSV vaccine for older adults.The move... Read More.

Two doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection: CDC

Thursday, May 18 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The mpox vaccination campaign after an outbreak swept the United States last year was highly effective at preventing infection, new federal data showed.One dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine was 75% effective and two doses of the vaccine were 86% effective, a new... Read More.

FDA meeting to consider RSV vaccine for pregnant people

Thursday, May 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An advisory committee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to meet Thursday to discuss drugmaker Pfizer's application for a new RSV vaccine for pregnant people, two weeks after the federal agency approved the first RSV vaccine for older... Read More.

COVID vaccine effectiveness against omicron fell to 20% after six months but protection against severe disease still strong: Study

Thursday, May 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against omicron infection fell to less than 20% after six months, according to a new analysis published Wednesday.Researchers from Italy and the United States looked at some of the most common vaccines used around the world, including Pfizer-BioNTech,... Read More.

1st RSV vaccine for older adults in US cleared by FDA in historic approval

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first RSV vaccine in the U.S.Scientists have been trying to develop an RSV vaccine for decades after previous high-profile attempts failed.The vaccine, made by the pharmaceutical company GSK, is for older adults. Pfizer... Read More.

FDA simplifies COVID vaccine schedules, withdraws authorization for older COVID-19 vaccines targeting virus’ original strain

Tuesday, April 18 by ABC News

(SILVER SPRING, Md.) -- The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second omicron-targeted bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine for people over 65 or who are immunocompromised, the agency announced Tuesday.The agency also said any adult who has not yet been vaccinated will get one dose... Read More.

Texas bill could hand vaccine decisions in schools over to lawmakers

Monday, April 17 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- A bill described as "anti-vaccine" is moving through the Texas legislature and could give lawmakers the power to make decisions about vaccines in schools rather than doctors or administrators.SB 1024, which was recently passed by a Senate committee -- and will... Read More.

Here’s what the FDA and CDC wrote in a letter to Florida’s surgeon general about his COVID vaccine claims

Monday, March 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently sent a letter to Florida's surgeon general debunking his claims about COVID-19 vaccines.Last month, Dr. Joseph Ladapo had written his own letter to the federal health agencies,... Read More.

Kenya’s announcement to expand use of landmark malaria vaccine gives hope to millions

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced this week a "significant step" in the fight against Malaria as the East African nation expands its use of the world’s first-ever malaria vaccine.The malaria vaccine -- known as Mosquirix or RTS,s/AS01 -- has seen a... Read More.

First RSV vaccine could be approved this summer

Wednesday, February 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After decades of research, a first-of-its kind vaccine designed to protect newborns against RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, could be approved by August.Pfizer, the maker of the vaccine, announced Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted its application... Read More.

Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for all consumers, even those uninsured

Wednesday, February 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Moderna will keep its COVID vaccine on the market at no cost to consumers, even after the federal government stops paying for it, the company announced Wednesday."Everyone in the United States will have access to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine regardless of their... Read More.

New York City to end COVID vaccine mandate for city workers

Monday, February 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City workers will no longer need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be employed by the city, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday.The mayor said the vaccine mandate for city employees will end Friday, nearly 15 months after his... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: vaccine

FDA advisers vote in favor of RSV vaccine for pregnant people

Two doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection: CDC

FDA meeting to consider RSV vaccine for pregnant people

COVID vaccine effectiveness against omicron fell to 20% after six months but protection against severe disease still strong: Study

1st RSV vaccine for older adults in US cleared by FDA in historic approval

FDA simplifies COVID vaccine schedules, withdraws authorization for older COVID-19 vaccines targeting virus’ original strain

Texas bill could hand vaccine decisions in schools over to lawmakers

Here’s what the FDA and CDC wrote in a letter to Florida’s surgeon general about his COVID vaccine claims

Kenya’s announcement to expand use of landmark malaria vaccine gives hope to millions

First RSV vaccine could be approved this summer

Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for all consumers, even those uninsured

New York City to end COVID vaccine mandate for city workers

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