CDC, September 1, 2022 Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations for use of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older and from Moderna …
Novavax COVID-19, Adjuvanted Vaccine: Overview and Safety
CDC, July 20, 2022 General Information Manufacturer: Novavax, Inc. Number of Shots: 2 doses in the primary series, given 3–8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should also receive 2 doses, given 3 weeks apart (a 3rd primary dose is …
CDC Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Adolescents
Staff Writer, CDC, June 24, 2022 Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as an option for children ages 6 through 17 years, …
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
Staff Writer, CDC, June 18, 2022 Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This expands eligibility for …
Use and Care of Masks
Staff Writer, CDC, Feb. 25, 2022 When to Wear a Mask or Respirator Layered prevention strategies — like staying up to date on vaccines and wearing masks — can help prevent severe illness and reduce the potential for strain on …