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HHS to require placebo testing of ‘all new vaccines,’ raising questions about approval of updated Covid-19 shots
The US Department of Health and Human Services said it will require that all new vaccines be tested in placebo-controlled ...
RFK Jr. Bets $500 Million on Universal Vaccines in Shift From Covid-19 Funding
In a shift away from next-generation Covid-19 vaccines, the Trump administration is investing $500 million in a vaccine ...
COVID vaccine boosters called into question by FDA chief: ‘Void of data’
Dr. Marty Makary, chief of the FDA, has expressed doubts about the agency approving the COVID-19 vaccine for winter, stating ...
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How to Check if Your Expired At-Home COVID Test Is Still Good to Use
Don't throw out your expired COVID tests just yet. Here's how to find out if the expiration date has been extended.
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Moderna's flu/COVID combination vaccine hit by deprioritization, FDA delay
Moderna is deprioritizing its flu/COVID combination vaccine in younger adults amid a push to cut about $1.5 billion from its ...
FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots
There’s new uncertainty about updated COVID-19 shots this fall after the Trump administration’s handling of a shot from ...
'I tried to help in Covid - now face £100k fine'
The owner of a chain of pharmacies in Liverpool says he is being asked to repay up to £100,000 to the NHS for deliveries he ...
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U.S. health officials inject new uncertainty into approval process for Covid boosters
Confusion over the FDA delay in granting full approval to Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine deepened over the weekend, with possible ...
‘Long COVID’ is keeping kids out of school, Merced doctor warns
The Merced County District Attorney has issued warrants for parents and guardians due to high absenteeism in schools, but a ...
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How Hispanic Texans embraced vaccines and flipped the script on COVID deaths
In the deadly summer of 2020, Hispanics in Texas were half of all COVID-19 deaths, spurring many to vaccinate. Today, in a ...