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Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.

February 14, 2025 8:48pm EST
Nobel in medicine goes to 2 Penn scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 Penn scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future.

October 2, 2023 6:18pm EDT
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says

Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says

The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.

September 23, 2023 5:59pm EDT
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues

Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues

Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.

September 21, 2023 8:13pm EDT
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'

These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.

September 10, 2023 10:35am EDT
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant

Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant

The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.

September 7, 2023 2:57pm EDT
US military personnel around the globe will no longer be required to get COVID-19 vaccine

US military personnel around the globe will no longer be required to get COVID-19 vaccine

The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.

December 23, 2022 3:16pm EST
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster

Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster

Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.

November 23, 2022 11:26am EST
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy

US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy

Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.

November 22, 2022 2:40pm EST
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears

Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears

With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.

November 10, 2022 12:38pm EST
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered

Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered

With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.

September 21, 2022 3:09pm EDT
White House encouraging COVID-19 boosters, flu shot for fall

White House encouraging COVID-19 boosters, flu shot for fall

The federal government is emphasizing that anyone who wants a COVID-19 booster can get one for free.

September 1, 2022 12:10pm EDT
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5

Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5

Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

August 24, 2022 2:28pm EDT
Man sentenced for sending threatening messages to Maryland Asian-American doctor over COVID-19 vaccine

Man sentenced for sending threatening messages to Maryland Asian-American doctor over COVID-19 vaccine

A Texas man has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for sending a threatening message to a Maryland Asian-American medical doctor of who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

August 24, 2022 11:58am EDT
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time

NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time

Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.

July 21, 2022 5:27pm EDT
Health experts urge staying up to date with COVID vaccines and boosters as BA.5 variant spreads

Health experts urge staying up to date with COVID vaccines and boosters as BA.5 variant spreads

As the BA.5 variant begins to spread nationwide, health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.

July 17, 2022 11:17pm EDT
Health experts urge stay up-to-date with COVID vaccines and boosters
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Health experts urge stay up-to-date with COVID vaccines and boosters

As the BA.5 variant begins to spread nationwide, health experts urge everyone to get vaccinated and boosted.

July 17, 2022 11:12pm EDT
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults

Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.

July 13, 2022 5:17pm EDT
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge

New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge

The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.

July 7, 2022 12:15pm EDT
Pa., NJ prepare COVID vaccine rollout for kids under 5
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Pa., NJ prepare COVID vaccine rollout for kids under 5

Pa. and N.J. health officials prepare to vaccinate children under 5 against COVID-19.

June 19, 2022 11:19pm EDT
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