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Moderna asks FDA to authorize first COVID-19 vaccine for very young children
The company says a low-dose version of its vaccine triggers an immune response in children ages 6 months to less than 6 years equivalent to what has protected older children and adults.
Moderna says its new ‘bivalent’ vaccine shows promise against COVID variants
The company says this version targets both the original coronavirus and the beta variant, and appears to provide broader and longer-lasting protection against different strains, including omicron.
The FDA is expected to authorize 2nd boosters for people 50 and up
People aged 50 and over could soon be eligible for a second Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccine booster. The administration wants to offer the shots as immunity from the first booster is waning.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start At Age 45, Experts Recommend
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the age that routine screening begins for colorectal cancer should drop from 50 to 45. Colorectal is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
U.S. Vaccinations May Be Reaching A Tipping Point To Stop The Virus, Experts Say
New coronavirus cases are at their lowest level since October. Some health experts think the vaccination campaign deserves credit for tamping down the U.S. outbreak. But will the downturn last?
U.S. Has Begun COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
On Monday, health care workers began administering the first shots of a COVID-19 vaccine. NPR discusses the latest news and explores the challenges the U.S. could face in vaccinating people.
U.S. Has Begun COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
On Monday, health care workers began administering the first shots of a COVID-19 vaccine. NPR discusses the latest news and explores the challenges the U.S. could face in vaccinating people.
U.S. Confirmed Coronavirus Infections Hit 10 Million
The grim milestone passes as the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads out of control from coast to coast.
Coronavirus Test Results Are Still Taking Too Long, A Survey Shows
Coronavirus test results are coming back faster but still taking too long to help fight the pandemic effectively, a national survey shows.
COVID-19 Test Results Get Faster, But Still Too Slow To Help Slow Disease Spread
The average wait time for results of a coronavirus test has dropped to about three days, but that is still too slow to keep infected people from unknowingly spreading the virus, researchers report.
