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health1 year ago•11 min saved

CDC Recommends Seniors Receive Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

The CDC has recommended an additional COVID vaccine dose for people aged 65 and older, which is now covered by health insurers. The new vaccine, targeting the omicron variant, is available at pharmacies and healthcare providers. Those without insurance can access it through the federal Bridge Access Program. Kaiser Permanente members may need to get the vaccine at a Kaiser facility. The Novavax vaccine is also authorized for those aged 12 and older. It's advised to delay vaccination for 3 months after a recent COVID infection. Vaccination appointments can be found through pharmacies, healthcare providers, vaccines.gov, and My Turn for uninsured individuals.

via KQED|

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health2 years ago•8 min saved

Novavax's Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Receives FDA Authorization and Recommendation

Novavax's protein-based COVID-19 vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023-2024 Formula), has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA and has been recommended by the CDC for individuals aged 12 and older. This authorization makes Novavax's vaccine the only protein-based non-mRNA COVID vaccine option in the U.S. Doses will be available at thousands of locations across the country in the coming days. The vaccine has shown immune responses against multiple variants and has reported common side effects such as headache and fatigue. Novavax is working with global regulatory authorities for further authorizations.

via Novavax Investor Relations|

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