CDC Signs Off on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11
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CDC Signs Off on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed a low-dose version of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. The approved vaccine is one-third of the amount given to adults. With the CDC’s green light, parents can now seek vaccinations for their children immediately. The Food and Drug…

FDA Authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots
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FDA Authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots

On Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. The agency also authorized the use of “mixing and matching” any of the three available COVID-19 vaccines, including the Pfizer-BioNTech version. In other words, if an individual has received a full dose…

CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster Shots for Vulnerable Populations, Individuals in High-risk Settings
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CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster Shots for Vulnerable Populations, Individuals in High-risk Settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a statement recommending a distribution plan for booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The agency recommends a booster dose for specific vulnerable populations and those in high-risk occupational and institutional settings. This guidance comes as CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the agency’s Advisory…

What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers
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What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers

President Joe Biden’s administration is continuing its efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the deadly coronavirus Delta variant. Recently, the White House ordered all federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, the government is imposing a similar requirement on private employers. The move is estimated to affect over…

Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Fully Approved by FDA
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Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Fully Approved by FDA

On Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. It is the first full approval of any coronavirus vaccine in the United States. The other vaccines, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, are still available under emergency use authorization (EUA) granted by the FDA. The Moderna…