COVID-19 Vaccine
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September 27, 2023, 9:07 AM

Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds

The latest poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine.
September 27, 2023, 9:07 AM
Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
September 23, 2023, 2:26 AM

Why the CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months get the updated COVID vaccine

Immunity wanes after anywhere from 3-6 months, experts say.
September 23, 2023, 2:26 AM
What the CDC says about the updated COVID vaccine
September 23, 2023, 12:16 AM

Surgeon general on new COVID vaccine rollout

ABCNL's Elizabeth Schulze sits with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and our panel to discuss the resurgence of COVID and the new booster shot.
September 23, 2023, 12:16 AM
Surgeon general on new COVID vaccine rollout
September 21, 2023, 10:14 PM

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week
September 21, 2023, 10:14 PM
Some are reporting canceled COVID-19 vaccine appointments or insurance issues
September 18, 2023, 1:38 AM

Former Florida surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration's claims on COVID vaccines

Florida's former surgeon general is speaking out against the DeSantis administration advising against updated COVID shots for people under 65.
September 18, 2023, 1:38 AM
Former surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration's claims on COVID vaccines
September 15, 2023, 10:10 AM

DeSantis' administration advises against updated COVID shots for people under 65

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising against the use of the new COVID-19 booster for people under the age of 65, even as infections tick upward in the U.S.
September 15, 2023, 10:10 AM
DeSantis' administration advises against updated COVID shots for people under 65
September 13, 2023, 9:59 PM

COVID-19 shots will be free for most, regardless of insurance

The latest, updated COVID-19 vaccines should soon be available to everyone and offered largely free of cost, according to the CDC.
September 13, 2023, 9:59 PM
COVID-19 shots will be free for most, regardless of insurance
September 13, 2023, 9:00 PM

CDC recommends new COVID-19 booster shots

The director advises that anyone 6 months and older should get at least one updated shot.
September 13, 2023, 9:00 PM
CDC recommends new COVID-19 booster shots
September 13, 2023, 6:18 PM

CDC director stresses importance of updated COVID booster shot amid rising cases

"We'd all wish for COVID to be in the rearview mirror but, unfortunately, it's still here," CDC Director Mandy Cohen told ABC News.
September 13, 2023, 6:18 PM
CDC director stresses importance of updated COVID booster shot
September 13, 2023, 9:14 AM

CDC recommends new COVID booster for all Americans over 6 months amid rising cases, hospitalizations

The CDC recommended that all Americans aged 6 months and older receive the new COVID booster that targets currently circulating variants.
September 13, 2023, 9:14 AM
What to know as CDC recommends new booster amid rising cases, hospitalizations
September 13, 2023, 3:01 AM

CDC Director: COVID vaccines studied 'more than any vaccine in history'

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with new CDC Director Mandy Cohen about the approval of a new COVID booster shot and why she feels it is so important for vaccinated and unvaccinated people to get them.
September 13, 2023, 3:01 AM
CDC Director: COVID vaccines studied 'more than any vaccine in history'
September 13, 2023, 12:12 AM

CDC approves new COVID booster shot

It comes just a day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized and approved the new shot.
September 13, 2023, 12:12 AM
CDC approves new COVID booster shot
September 12, 2023, 7:27 PM

COVID hospitalizations have risen for 2 months straight as new booster shots expected this week

Despite the continued rise, the most recent week was the smallest percent increase in the past 2 months, according to the CDC data.
September 12, 2023, 7:27 PM
COVID hospitalizations have risen for 2 months straight as new booster shots expected
September 12, 2023, 3:22 PM

CDC expected to approve latest booster

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized and approved updated COVID-19 boosters on Monday amid rising cases and hospitalizations. CDC approval is the next step.
September 12, 2023, 3:22 PM
CDC expected to approve latest booster
September 12, 2023, 3:01 PM

CDC expected to recommend new COVID boosters made by both Moderna, Pfizer

COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise across the country; nearly 9% over the prior week.
September 12, 2023, 3:01 PM
CDC expected to recommend new COVID boosters made by both Moderna, Pfizer
September 12, 2023, 12:13 AM

FDA approves new COVID booster

The new shots now await approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control before they are available to the public.
September 12, 2023, 12:13 AM
FDA approves new COVID booster
September 7, 2023, 11:20 AM

COVID-19 booster shots expected as early as next week

The upcoming COVID-19 booster is expected as early as next week.
September 7, 2023, 11:20 AM
COVID-19 booster shots expected as early as next week
September 7, 2023, 12:29 AM

Moderna says COVID booster effective against all current variants

The updated shot protects against severe disease and death for all current variants, including the now-dominant strain, BA.2.86, the company said.
September 7, 2023, 12:29 AM
Moderna says COVID booster effective against all current variants
September 6, 2023, 3:09 PM

Update on COVID-19 boosters and warning about RSV

A new COVID-19 booster from Moderna shows promising results for protecting against a new omicron subvariant, while the CDC reported a rise in RSV cases in the Southeast.
September 6, 2023, 3:09 PM
Update on COVID-19 boosters and warning about RSV
1 month ago

Updated COVID vaccine likely to be available mid-September

The updated COVID vaccine should be released in mid September.
1 month ago
Updated COVID vaccine likely to be available mid-September
1 month ago

Government spending $1.4 billion to study new and improved COVID vaccines, despite low uptake

Over $1.4 billion has been awarded to clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines, the development of a new monoclonal antibody, and new vaccines and therapeutic technologies.
1 month ago
Government spending $1.4 billion to study new and improved COVID vaccines
1 month ago

Most should wait for updated COVID booster shot to maximize protection: Experts

Despite the rising number of COVID cases and hospitalizations, experts said most people should wait for the updated boosters to be released before getting another shot.
1 month ago
Most should wait for updated COVID booster shot to maximize protection: Experts
3 months ago

FDA recommends update to COVID vaccine against latest strain

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains the recommendations from the FDA to update vaccines against the latest COVID-19 strain, which will likely have mutated by winter.
3 months ago
FDA recommends update to COVID vaccine against latest strain
3 months ago

FDA advisers endorse updating COVID vaccines to target latest omicron strain

The COVID-19 vaccines are on track for a big recipe change this fall
3 months ago
5 months ago

COVID vaccine protection against mild infection drops dramatically after 6 months: Study

The study looked at protection offered from the original vaccines but not from the updated bivalent boosters.
5 months ago
COVID vaccine protection drops dramatically after 6 months: Study
5 months ago

COVID vaccine protection against infection drops after 6 months, protection against severe disease strong: Study

A new study found that the original COVID-19 vaccines saw their effectiveness decline against infection with the omicron variant to less than 20%.
5 months ago
COVID vaccine effectiveness against omicron drops dramatically after 6 months: Study
5 months ago

New York midwifery charged with distributing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards

An upstate New York midwifery is facing federal charges after allegedly distributing thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and destroying vaccine vials.
5 months ago
New York midwifery charged with distributing fake COVID vaccine cards
5 months ago

FDA simplifies COVID vaccine schedules, withdraws authorization for older COVID-19 vaccines targeting virus' original strain

The FDA authorized a second omicron-targeted bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine for people over 65 or who are immunocompromised.
5 months ago
FDA clears 2nd omicron COVID-19 booster for people over 65
5 months ago

FDA updates COVID-19 vaccine schedule for older adults

The agency has withdrawn authorization for the original vaccine and has implemented a strategy similar to the flu vaccine.
5 months ago
FDA updates COVID-19 vaccine schedule for older adults
6 months ago

As COVID-19 protection measures go away, concerns remain for high-risk Americans

Nearly three years after the start of the pandemic, almost all restrictions for COVID-19 safety have been dropped, but some Americans are still worried about their own health.
6 months ago
As COVID-19 protection measures go away, concerns remain for high-risk Americans
6 months ago

Here's what the FDA and CDC wrote in a letter to Florida's surgeon general about his COVID vaccine claims

Here's what the FDA and CDC wrote in a letter to Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, whose claims about COVID-19 vaccines are "harmful" to public health.
6 months ago
The FDA and CDC wrote to Florida's surgeon general about his COVID vaccine claims
7 months ago

Patel It Like It Is: Should you still get the Covid-19 booster?

Plus, when you should seek medical attention for a fever, and how to tell if your sugar consumption is too high.
7 months ago
Patel It Like It Is: Should you still get the Covid-19 booster?
7 months ago

Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for all consumers, even those uninsured

Moderna has announced it will provide its COVID vaccine for free to people without insurance, even after government money dries up.
7 months ago
Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for consumers, even those uninsured
8 months ago

New York City to end COVID vaccine mandate for city workers

One of the largest municipal worker COVID-19 vaccine mandates is ending this week as 96% of New York City workers have received their shots, Mayor Eric Adams said.
8 months ago
Biggest US city to drop vaccine mandate for city workers after more than 1,700 fired
8 months ago

New York City to end COVID vaccine mandate for city workers

Roughly 96% of city employees are fully vaccinated, mayor says.
8 months ago
New York City to end COVID vaccine mandate for city workers
8 months ago

Support grows for a new approach to COVID vaccine schedule, as proposed by FDA

The FDA outlined an approach to yearly COVID vaccines, like the flu shot.
8 months ago
Support grows for a new approach to COVID vaccine schedule, as proposed by FDA
8 months ago

New study shows effectiveness of COVID-19 booster

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton breaks down a new study by the CDC on the booster shot’s effectiveness.
8 months ago
New study shows effectiveness of COVID-19 booster
8 months ago

FDA proposes most Americans receive one annual COVID vaccine, similar to flu

According to briefing documents, the FDA is proposing a new COVID vaccine strategy: that most Americans receive one shot per year, similar to the flu vaccine.
8 months ago
FDA proposes most Americans receive one annual COVID vaccine -- like the flu shot
8 months ago

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for kids, according to new data

More than one year after COVID-19 vaccines authorized for elementary school-aged children, a mountain of data supports they are safe and effective.
8 months ago
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for kids, according to new data
8 months ago

FDA considering new COVID vaccine strategy for annual shots

The agency's independent advisers are likely to weigh in on guidance that could simplify public health messaging on when to get COVID vaccines and increase vaccination rates.
8 months ago
FDA considering new COVID vaccine strategy for annual shots
8 months ago

FDA advisory group to consider recommending annual COVID shot

A group of FDA advisers are meeting Thursday to discuss the new recommendation.
8 months ago
FDA advisory group to consider recommending annual COVID shot
8 months ago

FDA proposes annual 1-shot COVID vaccine

The agency will meet Thursday to discuss offering one updated shot a year for everyone whether they’ve been vaccinated or not.
8 months ago
FDA proposes annual 1-shot COVID vaccine
8 months ago

DOJ: Salt Lake City plastic surgeon among 4 charged in alleged COVID vaccine card scheme

A plastic surgeon, his neighbor and two of his employees are alleged to have ran a fake vaccination records scheme through the doctor's Salt Lake City-area practice.
8 months ago
Plastic surgeon among 4 charged in alleged fake COVID vaccine card scheme
8 months ago

No increased risk of stroke for adults 65+ after COVID shot, CDC and FDA say

The FDA and CDC said that after an investigation, there is no increased safety risk of stroke in people 65 and older who got the updated bivalent Pfizer COVID vaccine. Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
8 months ago
No increased risk of stroke for adults 65+ after COVID shot, CDC and FDA say
8 months ago

CDC and FDA review possible link between Pfizer booster and strokes

Health officials are reassuring older Americans that the latest COVID-19 booster is safe after government data raised concerns.
8 months ago
CDC and FDA review possible link between Pfizer booster and strokes
8 months ago

Can the vaccine help with long COVID?

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton breaks down the latest data on the vaccine and its effect on breathing issues caused by long COVID.
8 months ago
Can the vaccine help with long COVID?
9 months ago

Companies look at increasing price of their COVID-19 vaccines. Bernie Sanders is not happy

Bernie Sanders, the incoming chair of the Senate committee focused on health, called out Moderna in a letter for looking at a spike of its COVID-19 vaccine prices
9 months ago
Companies look at increasing price of COVID vaccines. Bernie Sanders isn't happy
9 months ago

'Supply is good, demand is unprecedented' for Tylenol, Amoxicillin: Dr. Ashish Jha

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha on “This Week.”
9 months ago
'Supply is good, demand is unprecedented' for Tylenol, Amoxicillin: Dr. Ashish Jha
9 months ago

As post-Thanksgiving COVID hospitalizations spike, Dr. Jha urges people to get new booster

A sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since the Thanksgiving wasn't a surprise, Dr. Ashish Jha said Sunday, urging people to get the new vaccine
9 months ago
Jha urges people to get new booster as post-Thanksgiving COVID hospitalizations spike
9 months ago

CDC study shows many Americans are vulnerable to COVID this winter

As most of the country deals with the triple threat of COVID, flu and RSV, the CDC says using boosters to fight infections is greatly underused.
9 months ago
CDC study shows many Americans are vulnerable to COVID this winter