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Survey indicates resistance to COVID booster shots affected by prior infections, fear of side effects and doubts about usefullness

Oct

03

COVID booster uptake hindered by prior infections, fear of side effects Ratana21/iStock CIDRAP

Only 20% of Americans eligible for COVID-19 boosters get them, and today in Vaccine, researchers published the results of a new survey of 2,000 US adults to understand why uptake is so low.

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Novavax's updated protein-based Covid-19 vaccine approved by U.S. FDA

Oct

03

FDA signs off on updated protein-based Covid-19 vaccine from Novavax | CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized Novavax’s updated protein-based Covid-19 vaccine for people 12 and older. Amanda Sealy, Brenda Goodman CNN

This vaccine is effective against EG.5, the currently dominant coronavirus strain in the United States, and like Pfizer and Moderna’s mRNA vaccines, it has been updated to target the XBB Omicron subvariant.

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U.S. health officials make new push for inoculations in face of declining vaccination rates

Sep

28

Flu, Covid vaccination rates decline, as U.S. health officials make new push for inoculations Vaccination rates against flu and Covid-19 have declined since earlier in the pandemic and a new survey suggests significant portions of the U.S. population intend to forgo these vaccines this fall. Helen Branswell STAT

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Biden administration receives commitment that health insurers will cover COVID-19 shots

Sep

27

Biden administration draws commitment from health insurers to cover COVID-19 shots The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) met with representatives from the health insurance industry on Wednesday, receiving commitments that the updated COVID-19 vaccines will be covered … jchoi The Hill

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Polls: Only a fourth of Americans definately want the new Covid-19 vaccine, but a third more worried about Covid

Sep

27

Only about 1 in 4 American adults definitely wants the updated Covid-19 vaccine, new survey finds | CNN When it comes to getting the updated Covid-19 vaccines this year, only about 1 in 4 American adults say they definitely plan to get the shot, according to new survey findings from the nonprofit health policy group KFF. Roughly another quarter of adults say they will probably get the shot. Brenda Goodman CNN

ALSO SEE: Gallup’s quarterly poll finds some Americans are more worried about COVID — doctors weigh in

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EU and Moderna discussing new deal for COVID vaccines

Sep

26

EU in talks with Moderna over new deal for COVID vaccines - FT The European Union is in talks with Moderna over a new supply deal for the company's COVID-19 vaccines amid concerns over a rise in infections in the region, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Reuters Reuters

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Advice for Americans on how to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance

Sep

26

How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know. Yahoo Life

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The U.S. rollout of Covid vaccines has been bumpy, but not unexpected, experts say

Sep

26

Rollout of Covid vaccines is bumpy, but not unexpected, experts say The latest rollout of Covid vaccines has been bumpy — but not unexpected — experts say. Helen Branswell STAT

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Advice on preparing for "Another COVID-19 winter"

Sep

22

Another Covid-19 winter is coming. Here’s how to prepare. Free Covid tests are back — and new vaccines are at your local pharmacy too. Dylan Scott Vox

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Disinformation issue: How the anti-vax movement went mainstream--Analysis

Sep

21

How the anti-vax movement went mainstream Tomorrow’s conversation, tonight. Know where the news is going next. POLITICO

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