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Pfizer-BioNTech shot for children under 5 safe and effective, FDA staff says
The finding could pave the way for vaccines for the youngest children this month.
FDA says Moderna vaccine for youngest children is safe and effective
The analysis sets the stage for a review by the agency’s outside advisers Wednesday and a potential authorization by the end of the week.
FDA expected to okay Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster for kids 5 to 11
The action by the Food and Drug Administration is expected as soon as Tuesday.
FDA sharply limits use of Johnson & Johnson shot due to rare blood clots
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine should only be used by people for whom other vaccines are “not accessible or clinically appropriate,” the FDA said.
Vaccines for young kids could be available in June, FDA official says
A top FDA official said at least one of the two coronavirus vaccines for younger children could become available as soon as June.
In a milestone, FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
The action to ban menthol cigarettes was hailed by leading health and civil rights groups that have complained that the decades-long targeting of Black communities by the tobacco industry has caused severe harm.
For people with Down syndrome, a longer life, but under a cloud
Up to 90 percent of people with the genetic condition develop Alzheimer’s disease.
National Cancer Institute Director Sharpless stepping down
Norman “Ned” Sharpless also had a short stint as head of the Food and Drug Administration.
FDA expected to authorize second coronavirus booster for 50 and older
People would be able to get the second boosters at least four months after receiving the first.
FDA permits another e-cigarette, pledges decisions soon on big brands
The FDA said Logic can continue marketing certain e-cigarette devices and prefilled cartridges.
