FDA, October 3, 2023. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for use in individuals 12 years of age and older to include the 2023-2024 formula. Individuals 12 …
COVID vaccine during pregnancy still helps protect newborns, CDC finds
Alexander Tin, September 28, 2023, CBS News Getting a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy works to pass on protection against the virus to newborns during their most vulnerable early months of life, a new study published by the Centers for …
Insurance hurdles for new COVID vaccines have largely been resolved, Biden administration says
Berkeley Lovelace Jr., September 27, 2023, NBC News Last week, as the updated COVID vaccines rolled out to pharmacies across the U.S., some people eager to get their doses were met with unexpected insurance issues — even though the shots …
A blood test for long COVID is possible, a study suggests
Erika Edwards, September 25, 2023, NBC News More than three years into the pandemic, the millions of people who have suffered from long COVID finally have scientific proof that their condition is real. Scientists have found clear differences in the …
Free COVID-19 tests are now available for order from the US government
Jen Christensen, September 25, 2023, CNN Covid-19 tests are now available to be ordered for free from the US government. Starting Monday, people can order four tests per US household through Covidtests.gov. People without an internet connection can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) …