The Real Reason Three Doses Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Needed For Full Protection
Many Americans who have received two-dose vaccines are now looking at boosters and wondering why they're needed. Here's what we know.
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The Real Reason The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Will Come Later Than Pfizer
It turns out the Moderna vaccine booster may be coming out later than its Pfizer counterpart. Here's why. -
The Truth About The Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug That Treats COVID-19
The FDA authorized the use of Actemra (tocilizumab), a drug traditionally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, for the treatment of some patients with COVID-19. -
Everything We Know About The C.1.2 COVID-19 Variant
As the delta variant continues to surge throughout the United States and around the world, researchers have identified a new strain of COVID-19: C.1.2 variant. -
Why The Spike In COVID-19 Hospitalizations Is So Concerning
Because of ICU bed and oxygen shortages caused by the spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations, people who need care for non-COVID conditions sometimes don't get it. -
Why Pfizer Changed The Name Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can enter the market under its patented brand name Comirnaty now that it has been fully approved by the FDA. -
The Real Reason Teens Are Seeing The Highest COVID-19 Rates Among Children
Teens are seeing the highest COVID-19 rates among children, but why? Here's what the experts say. -
When Can Children 12 And Under Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Research on the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for younger children is ongoing, but the FDA wants more data before issuing full approval for that age group. -
Should You Get A Flu Shot If You Have The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Wondering if you should still get a flu shot if you've been vaccinated against COVID-19? Here's what the science says. -
Do COVID-19 Antibody Treatments Work?
You may have heard of monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, but are they effective? Read on to learn more. -
The Real Reason People Are Taking A Livestock Drug To Treat COVID-19
There have been recent reports about people taking a livestock drug in an attempt to treat COVID-19. Why are they doing this? Read on to get the scoop. -
What The FDA's Approval Of The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Really Means
In August 2021, Pfizer became the first COVID-19 vaccine to gain approval from the FDA. Here's what that means. -
Is The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Really Linked To Heart Problems In Young Adults?
You've probably heard talk about the possible connection between the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and heart problems in young adults. Is there really a connection? -
What Should You Do If You Get A Breakthrough Infection Of COVID-19?
If you've been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be wondering what actions to take if you contract a breakthrough case. Read on to learn more. -
Will There Be A Booster Shot For Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine?
Moderna is testing a booster shot: The tests show promising protections against delta as well as two other variants. -
Why Do People Vaccinated For COVID-19 Need A Booster Shot?
Booster shots become necessary as vaccines become less effective. The upcoming COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout is scheduled to start on September 20, 2021. -
How Is The COVID-19 Booster Different From The Original Vaccine?
Pfizer and Moderna each have more than one type of booster shot in development: Some are designed specifically to fight emerging virus variants. -
How Long Does The COVID-19 Booster Shot Last?
Experts don't yet know how long a booster shot will last, but are recommending to get them eight months after your final previous vaccination shot. -
How Is The Third Dose Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Different From A Booster?
Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been approved for some people while booster shots will roll out for everyone this fall. What's the difference? -
Should You Get A COVID-19 Booster Shot If You're Immunocompromised?
On August 13, the FDA announced that it was authorizing a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people who are immunocompromised. -
Will There Be A Booster Shot For Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine?
Booster shots of the Pfizer will start being available the week of September 20, 2021, and will be available to adults eight months after their second shot. -
What Happens If You Don't Get A COVID-19 Booster Shot?
Though getting two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine does offer protection, those who decline a third shot are at increased risk for contracting COVID-19. -
Are You No Longer Safe After Just Two COVID-19 Vaccine Doses?
Booster shots are set to roll out, but what exactly does the introduction of this plan mean? Are you no longer protected from COVID-19 after your initial doses? -
When Will We Be Eligible To Get A COVID-19 Booster Shot?
The booster plans for the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are well underway in the United States. When will you be eligible? -
How Does The CDC Know How Many COVID-19 Cases Are From The Delta Variant?
State health laboratories send the CDC about 750 samples weekly. The CDC then uses genomic sequencing to determine the variant. -
Can The COVID-19 Vaccines Protect You Against The Lambda Variant?
Disease experts have warned that if left unchecked, COVID-19 could mutate into something that may evade our current vaccines. Is such a mutation already here? -
How Contagious Is The Delta Variant Of COVID-19?
The Delta variant is more contagious than smallpox, polio, SARS, and the 1918 flu, and vaccinated people with breakthrough infections may spread the virus.
