Omicron Variant
CDC expects that anyone with Omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don’t have symptoms.
Trends
This category lists those articles that have been featured in the major websites like WHO and CDC as trending issues.
CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds
CDC now recommends that adolescents age 12 to 17 years old should receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series.
The different types of COVID-19 vaccines (WHO)
Having lots of different vaccines in development increases the chances that there will be one or more successful vaccines that will be shown to be safe and efficacious for the intended prioritized populations.
Manufacturing, safety and quality control of vaccines
Once vaccines start being administered, national authorities and WHO constantly monitor for – and establish the severity of – any possible adverse side effects and responses from people who have received the vaccine
COVID-19 Testing Overview
Not everyone needs to be tested. If you do get tested, you should self-quarantine/isolate at home pending test results and follow the advice of your health care provider or a public health professional.
Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older under an Emergency Use Authorization
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (FDA, EUA)
On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)