The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending all Americans receive an updated COVID-19 shot this fall. The recommendation comes amid a slight uptick in COVID cases in some parts of the U.S., according to CDC data. The agency recommends everyone 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine “to protect […]
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Moderna Stock Tumbles After RSV Vaccine Pales In Comparison To Pfizer, GSK Shots
Moderna (MRNA) stock tumbled Wednesday after the company said its newly approved RSV vaccine was only about 50% effective after 18 months — paling in comparison to rivals from Pfizer (PFE) and GSK (GSK). ↑ X NOW PLAYING CRSP Stock On Wild Ride After FDA’s Historic Approval. These Gene Editing Treatments Could Come Next. Respiratory […]
German appeals court denies claims against physician giving COVID vaccine
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – An appeals court in the German city of Stuttgart on Tuesday rejected damage claims against a physician who was accused of not warning of alleged harm from a COVID-19 vaccine she administered. The higher regional court in the city of Stuttgart said in a statement said the verdict was the first such […]
Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 vaccine appeals from nonprofit founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected two appeals related to COVID-19 vaccines from Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit founded by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The justices did not comment in letting stand rulings against the group from the federal appeals courts in New Orleans and Philadelphia. In a […]
Leaders gather in Paris to discuss boosting vaccine production in Africa
Several senior African politicians are in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at a global summit where a billion dollars will be formally pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa. Leaders of Botswana, Ghana, Rwanda and Senegal as well the heads of the World Health Organization (WHO), the African […]
Trump Makes Bizarre Threat About Schools And Vaccine Mandates
Kansas accuses Pfizer of misleading public about COVID vaccine in lawsuit
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – The U.S. state of Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer, accusing the company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine by hiding risks while making false claims about its effectiveness. In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Thomas County, the state said the New York-based drugmaker’s alleged false […]
Kansas sues Pfizer over ‘misleading statements’ about COVID vaccine
The state of Kansas filed a lawsuit on Monday against pharmaceutical company Pfizer, alleging the company made “misleading claims” about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and the risks associated with the shot. The suit, filed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) in the District Court of Thomas County, claims Pfizer misled Kansas residents […]
Pawsitive Life Rescue hosts low-cost pet vaccine
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nonprofit is serving four-legged friends in the community by making sure they remain healthy. “Pawsitive Life Rescue” held a low-cost vaccine clinic for both dogs and cats Sunday at Boofys Best for Pets in northeast Albuquerque. Story continues below The first vaccines, such as the parvo and booster shots were […]
A new Alzheimer’s drug, combined COVID and flu vaccine update, and salmonella concerns. 3 health stories you may have missed — and why they matter
Hello, health and wellness enthusiasts. My name is Kaitlin, your guide to the news you may have missed this week and how it could impact your life. Here’s what my team explored: ☀️ It’s a salmonella summer Bummer news: cookie dough, cucumbers and bearded dragons (yes, the one you always wanted for a pet) have […]
FDA asks COVID vaccine makers to target KP.2 strain, if feasible, for next shot
(Reuters) -The U.S. health regulator has changed its strain recommendation for the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccines, as it asked manufacturers to update the new shots to target the KP.2 variant, if feasible, instead of the JN.1 lineage it sought to target earlier. The Food and Drug Administration’s change in recommendation, in an update dated Thursday, comes […]
FDA advises Covid vaccine makers to target KP.2 for fall shots
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it had advised drugmakers to update the Covid vaccines to target the KP.2 strain, a descendant of the highly contagious JN.1 variant that began circulating widely in the U.S. this winter. The announcement came just over a week after an FDA advisory panel voted unanimously to recommend that […]