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California and Colorado start COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
California and Colorado expanded booster shot eligibility to all adults who received their second dose of Moderna's or Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago.

Antiviral pill cuts COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths by 89%, Pfizer says
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A new COVID-19 pill significantly cuts risk of hospitalization or death when taken within three days of symptom onset, Pfizer says.

FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The FDA panel concluded that the benefits of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young children outweigh the risks.

'Rogue' antibodies found in brains of teens with delusions and paranoia after COVID-19
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Autoantibodies may sometimes be involved in the psychiatric effects of COVID-19.

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The company plans to submit their data to regulatory agencies soon.

Woman infected with COVID-19 for 335 days — longest on record
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A woman who survived cancer was infected with the novel coronavirus for nearly a year, in the longest-ever reported case of COVID-19, according to a new study.

Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Many people will now be able to "mix and match" COVID-19 booster shots — that is, get a different COVID-19 vaccine for a booster, the FDA announced Wednesday (Oct. 20).

Colin Powell's weakened immune system may have played a role in his COVID-19 death
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Powell had previously undergone treatment for a blood cancer that can harm the immune system.
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