Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.

US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report

The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen

FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.

New omicron subvariants cause spike in COVID-19 cases in Austin area

The City of Austin is encouraging residents to stay proactive in protecting yourself against COVID-19 as two new omicron subvariants are causing cases to rise.

1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection

Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned

A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.

US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding

Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.

Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?

A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.