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Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for ages 5 to 11 closer to approval

September 23, 2021

If Pfizer’s review process follows a similar timeline to the ones for older children and adults, it’s possible kids age 5 to 11 could be inoculated before Halloween.

Why the COVID vaccine beats ‘natural immunity’

September 21, 2021

Bottom line: The COVID-19 vaccine offers more protection and peace of mind than "natural immunity" provided by having had COVID.

New guidance on COVID booster shots from FDA advisory panel

August 17, 2021 Updated Sept. 21, 2021

Advisory panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for people 65 and older or those with a high risk of severe disease. The FDA will have the final say.

Children now make up more than 25% of COVID-19 cases in the United States

September 15, 2021

Five things parents should know to keep their kids safe

Is it allergies or COVID? 4 ways to tell.

August 2, 2020 Updated Sept. 17, 2021

Ragweed pollen and mold are the culprits of many common fall allergy symptoms. And COVID is still really strong out there. Learn how to tell the symptoms apart.