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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Maine

As of Thursday, the Maine CDC reports 228 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maine, an increase of three compared to Wednesday. Updated May 19.
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Pfizer's COVID-19 boosters for kids 5 and up get emergency use authorization from FDA

The decision now falls to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which will recommend how to use the boosters for the 5-11 age group.
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1-on-1 with the Maine CDC Director: Defending against COVID this spring, summer

Those who are up-to-date on shots can feel safe gathering in crowds in outdoor settings, so long as they do not have another health condition, Shah said.
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Biden urges world to renew COVID fight as US nears 1 million deaths

President Biden has issued a proclamation directing U.S. flags be flown at half-staff to honor the dead.
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FDA places new restriction on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The FDA said it decided to restrict Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine after taking another look at data on the risk of life-threatening blood clots.
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When can my young child get a COVID vaccine? New details from FDA schedule

If you're waiting on your young child to get their COVID vaccine, you'll have to wait a few more weeks before there's any update on whether they'll be eligible.
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Fauci says US entering transitionary phase of COVID pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci said while the COVID pandemic will likely last for some time, the U.S. can continue to maintain low transmission and death rates with vaccines.
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Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate gets OK from appeals court

An appeals court reversed a lower court ruling and upheld President Joe Biden's mandate that all federal workers must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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US experts discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond

FDA regulators have cautioned that waning vaccine effectiveness, new viral mutations and colder weather could lead to COVID-19 surges in the fall and winter.
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Biden receives 2nd booster as US launches covid.gov site

The Biden administration launched what it says is a one-stop website to help people get info on COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments.
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Who should get a 2nd COVID booster shot now? CDC issues its recommendation

After the FDA approval, the CDC recommended the extra shot as an option but stopped short of urging that those eligible rush out and get it right away.

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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Maine

Pfizer's COVID-19 boosters for kids 5 and up get emergency use authorization from FDA

1-on-1 with the Maine CDC Director: Defending against COVID this spring, summer

Biden urges world to renew COVID fight as US nears 1 million deaths

FDA places new restriction on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

When can my young child get a COVID vaccine? New details from FDA schedule

Fauci says US entering transitionary phase of COVID pandemic

Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate gets OK from appeals court

US experts discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond

Biden receives 2nd booster as US launches covid.gov site

Who should get a 2nd COVID booster shot now? CDC issues its recommendation

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