According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), over 7 million Americans have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine since its approval one month ago. The Pfizer and Moderna shots were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 11, and distribution was authorized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $500 million in grants to support the development of future COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. This funding, granted through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), is part of the federal government’s Project NextGen initiative, aimed at strengthening preparedness against upcoming COVID-19 …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, expanding the number of effective immunizations against the current strain of the virus to three. Unlike the widely used mRNA vaccines, Novavax’s vaccine is a more traditional protein-based shot. It has been authorized for individuals 12 years of age and …
Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making groundbreaking discoveries concerning mRNA molecules, have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine. Their contributions have significantly accelerated vaccine development, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, the award-giving body, stated …
A recent survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases reveals that vaccination rates for COVID-19 and the flu have seen a decline. Furthermore, a significant portion of the U.S. population has expressed disinterest in getting vaccinated this year. Only approximately 20 percent of Americans have expressed concern about themselves or their families getting infected …
A recent survey reveals that the enthusiasm and trust surrounding COVID-19 vaccines vary significantly based on political affiliations. More Democrats than Republicans expressed their intention to receive the updated vaccines for the upcoming respiratory viral season. The ongoing COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor by KFF asked participants about their plans regarding the flu vaccine and the updated …
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that approximately 50% of Americans have shown interest in receiving a new COVID-19 vaccine. This poll, conducted online between September 8-14, gathered responses from 4,413 U.S. adults. In terms of interest levels, the survey discovered that nearly 30% of respondents were “very interested” in getting the updated vaccine, while 24% …
A heavy partisan divide is looming over the new COVID-19 vaccines, underscoring the deep political schism over the shots, according to a new poll. The poll, from Morning Consult and Politico, finds that a majority of Americans are willing to consider getting new COVID-19 vaccines, but that a large minority are solidly against receiving the …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state’s surgeon general are now cautioning against the use of updated COVID-19 vaccines for individuals under the age of 65. This decision goes against the recent recommendation made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During a panel discussion on Wednesday, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, alongside …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given its endorsement for an updated COVID-19 vaccine that will be available to Americans from Wednesday. This comes as the U.S enters the fall and winter respiratory virus season, with new treatments also being introduced for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and older adults. Here …