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FDA panel endorses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot

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FDA panel endorses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot

Vaccine

US: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week

Federal officials will discuss approving Pfizer's vaccine for children under 12 at the end of the month.
Coronavirus

US to end travel restrictions for vaccinated on Nov. 8

Foreign nationals will be able to travel to the U.S. if they show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of travel.
Vaccine

How effective is natural immunity against COVID-19? Here's what experts say

Experts say natural immunity varies significantly from person to person — that makes vaccines a much safer bet.
Coronavirus

National Institute of Health study shows mixing vaccine booster shots can raise immune response

“Just because the body produces a large immune response, doesn’t necessarily mean that it changes the way it prevents COVID infections,” said Dr. Morgan Jones.
Vaccine

Moderna COVID-19 booster shots with lower-dose endorsed by FDA panel

Millions who got their initial Pfizer shots at least six months ago have received a booster of that brand.
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Biden expects decision on boosters in 'next couple of weeks'

The FDA is meeting this week to discuss whether to approve COVID boosters of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Nation World

Biden gives update on US vaccine plan

Talking about his vaccination plan Thursday, president Joe Biden said simply, "It's working."
Vaccine

COVID-19 was 2nd-leading cause of US deaths in September, analysis finds

The study also found that nearly 50,000 deaths in September alone happened among unvaccinated people.
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African women hit by vaccine hesitancy

Despite rampant concerns about pregnancy and fertility, there's no evidence that vaccines affect a woman's chances of getting pregnant.
Vaccine

Judge bars United Airlines from putting unvaccinated workers on leave, for now

The judge granted a restraining order Tuesday in favor of employees who are suing the airline over the mandate.
Business

There is no evidence that Southwest Airlines cancellations were caused by workers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Southwest Airlines, the union representing Southwest Airlines pilots and the FAA said the cancellations were not caused by workers protesting the vaccine mandate.

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Memphis News & Weather | Memphis, TN | WATN - localmemphis.com

FDA panel endorses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot

US: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week

US to end travel restrictions for vaccinated on Nov. 8

How effective is natural immunity against COVID-19? Here's what experts say

National Institute of Health study shows mixing vaccine booster shots can raise immune response

Moderna COVID-19 booster shots with lower-dose endorsed by FDA panel

Biden expects decision on boosters in 'next couple of weeks'

Biden gives update on US vaccine plan

COVID-19 was 2nd-leading cause of US deaths in September, analysis finds

African women hit by vaccine hesitancy

Judge bars United Airlines from putting unvaccinated workers on leave, for now

There is no evidence that Southwest Airlines cancellations were caused by workers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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