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CDC Recommends Second COVID Shot for Seniors

The CDC recommends an additional dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 65 and older, emphasizing the importance of vaccination due to waning protection and the vulnerability of older adults to severe COVID-19 effects. Data shows that older adults have been the most vulnerable to COVID-19, with high hospitalization and death rates. Despite evidence of the vaccine's effectiveness, vaccination rates remain low, and public confidence has decreased. Health leaders stress the importance of clear recommendations and encourage doctors to advise their patients to get vaccinated.

via WLS-TV|

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"Where and when to get the new COVID vaccine booster for maximum protection"

Pharmacies across the U.S. are now administering new COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna, which have been approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC for everyone 6 months and older. The updated vaccines target the XBB variants that became prevalent last winter. People can contact pharmacies and hospitals directly to schedule an appointment for the booster shots, which are available at no cost to consumers. CVS, Rite-Aid, and Walgreens are among the pharmacies offering the shots, with appointments available online or through walk-ins. The federal government's Bridge Access Program will cover the cost of shots for uninsured adults, and Pfizer and Moderna will also donate doses. Visit Vaccines.gov for more information on available doses and participating pharmacies.

via CBS News|

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"Protecting Pregnant People and Newborns: The Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosting"

A study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) found that receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants. The study tracked the COVID-19 antibody levels of pregnant participants who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and found that the antibodies effectively crossed the placenta and were present in the cord blood of vaccinated participants, providing some protection to newborns against COVID-19. Pregnant participants who received a booster dose had substantially more antibodies, suggesting that boosting also increased their newborns' immune defenses. The researchers recommend COVID-19 vaccination, including booster doses, during pregnancy for the protection of mothers and newborns.

via National Institutes of Health (.gov)|

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Pfizer's vaccines face scrutiny over potential risks to infants and pregnant women.

A study published in the journal Vaccines shows that for people aged 60 and over who received only the initial two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the risk of death from COVID for Pfizer vaccinees was roughly 2.5 times higher than the risk for Moderna vaccinees. However, there were no differences in vaccine effectiveness in the 60+ group after a booster dose, and no differences in two-dose effectiveness for younger people. Boosters are important for all people age 60+, but are especially important for Pfizer vaccinees.

via Medical Xpress|

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The Truth About COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Duration

A study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed 40 studies to determine the duration of COVID-19 vaccine immunity. The researchers found that vaccine effectiveness drops significantly after six months, with booster doses restoring protection to levels achieved just after the primary vaccination. However, this protection also wanes at a similar rate to that after the primary series. The study did not delve into how well the vaccines protect against more severe disease, hospitalizations, and deaths due to COVID-19. The flu vaccine and its immunization schedule could serve as a useful model for determining when COVID-19 vaccines should be given to keep protection as robust as possible.

via msnNOW|

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FDA approves Pfizer's bivalent COVID-19 booster for young children.

The FDA has authorized a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent for children aged 6 months through 4 years who have completed their three-dose primary series with the monovalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine at least two months ago. The bivalent vaccine includes an mRNA component corresponding to the original virus strain and the omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5 lineages. The authorization is supported by immune response and safety data from clinical studies and postmarketing safety data. Vaccination remains the best defense against severe COVID-19 outcomes, and eligible individuals are encouraged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date with a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.

via FDA.gov|

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