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FDA authorizes 2nd booster for people 50 and older
Older adults will be eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot under a decision by federal health regulators, who are expected to authorize the additional shots for the broader population in the fall.
Understanding COVID-19 variants and vaccines’ effectiveness
Learn how these variants evolve and whether the current vaccines are effective at protecting people from serious illness or death.
COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids
Researchers are beginning to test younger and younger kids to make sure COVID-19 vaccines are safe and work for each age.
Arizona planning changes to distribution during summer heat
State Farm Stadium is open 24/7 right now, but in April the site will be converted into an overnight-only operation because of the heat.
CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending all children ages 5–11 get a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech.
CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said.