The action by the Food and Drug Administration means the agency has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review of Moderna’s shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines.
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COVID-19 vaccine booster drive faltering in U.S.
A new poll finds Americans are more likely to see the initial vaccinations as essential.
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Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults
Some vaccines are being updated in case health authorities decide a change is needed.
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Biden administration officially withdraws vaccine rule for big companies
On Jan. 13, the Supreme Court halted the plan, saying that OSHA had overstepped its authority.
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RFK Jr. apologizes for offensive Anne Frank comment
Kennedy’s comments, made at a Washington rally on Sunday put on by his anti-vaccine nonprofit group, were widely condemned as offensive, outrageous and historically ignorant.
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Neil Young threatens to delete Spotify catalog over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformation
Earlier this month 270 scientists and medical professionals urged Spotify to establish a misinformation policy after an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience promoted what they said were ‘baseless conspiracy theories’ about the pandemic.
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Augusta Armory clinic to stop offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations after this week
Final two days of clinic at 179 Western Ave. set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday. No appointment is necessary. PCR testing for the coronavirus set to continue, by appointment.
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Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against New York Times delayed by her positive COVID test
The former Alaska governor, who is a one-time Republican vice presidential nominee, has had COVID-19 before. She’s urged people not to get vaccinated.
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Texas judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal workers nationwide
In November, the White House said more than 95% of federal workers were already in compliance with the mandate either by being vaccinated or by having requested an exemption.
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U.S. faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say
Despite signs omicron causes milder disease on average, the unprecedented level of infection means many vulnerable people will become severely sick.