COVID shots should target newer strains of JN.1 variant, US FDA advisers say Reuters Events
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration met Thursday to help decide which variant of the virus that causes COVID should be targeted by updated versions of the vaccines. Politics
U.S. health officials knew about the risks of myocarditis from COVID-19 vaccines but downplayed the concern and delayed informing the public about the risks of taking the jab—that is according to a new Senate report released by GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Wednesday. Events
Some health experts say annual booster shots are not worth the risk for otherwise healthy people. Events
WA vaccine scientists push back against ‘very fast, shocking’ changes for COVID shots The Seattle Times Events
FDA to limit covid shot approval to 65+, those with medical conditions The Washington Post Events
Federal officials unveiled a rigorous regulatory approach to future COVID vaccines that could make it harder for many people under 65 to get immunized. Events
New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots, creating concerns NBC4 Washington Events
FDA to limit covid shot approval to elderly, those with medical conditions The Washington Post Events
Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday. The post Trump officials set new, more stringent requirements for COVID vaccines appeared first on Boston.com. Politics
With new testing requirements, it’s not even clear how new Covid or flu shots can be made available this fall. Politics
The agency suggested that clinical trials in humans may be required for updated Covid shots, raising questions about whether they will be available in the fall. Politics