The panel of outside experts vote unanimously that the benefits of Moderna’s shots outweigh any risks for children under 5 – that’s roughly 18 million youngsters.
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Pfizer says 3 low-dose COVID shots protect children under 5
The 18 million children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for ages 5 to 11
Parents still are anxiously awaiting a chance to vaccinate kids under 5 – the only group not yet eligible in the U.S.
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Canada tells U.S. Republicans to butt out as they encourage COVID protests
Canada’s public safety minister says, ‘We need to be vigilant about potential foreign interference,’ as Republicans criticize Canadian domestic policies and call the prime minister names.
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Prominent Maine dentist was removed from association prior to his suicide
Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, 50, died by suicide on Aug. 23, a day after he lost his post on the Maine Dental Association.
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Justice Department asks high court to allow vaccine mandate
At issue before the Supreme Court is a rule published Nov. 5 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid that applies to a wide range of health care providers that receive federal Medicare or Medicaid funding.
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Liz Soares: A Christmas wish to move beyond crisis
As we enter our second pandemic holiday season, Liz Soares contemplates all we’ve been through and what may lie ahead.
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Data indicate omicron is milder, but better at evading vaccines
An analysis from South Africa suggests the Pfizer vaccine offers less protection against infection by the variant, but is still a good defense against hospitalization.
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Pfizer says booster of its COVID-19 vaccine offers protection against omicron
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said that while 2 doses may not be strong enough to prevent infection, lab tests showed a booster increased by 25-fold people’s levels of antibodies capable of fighting off omicron.
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New COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Augusta armory to run throughout month
State and local agencies are collaborating to hold a vaccine clinic in Augusta through December following reports of people having trouble scheduling vaccine appointments for vaccinations or boosters.