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Pioneering RNA vaccines could tackle all future virus mutations, eliminate need for booster doses
This method addresses the challenge of viral mutation by targeting thousands of sections of the vir…
5 people who got COVID boosters and flu shots at the same time share their side effects
Some people are combining a COVID booster with this year's flu shot. It's safe to get both at the s…
Andrea Michelson
US and Israeli weapons able to kill missiles in outer space were used to stop an Iranian attack. Those intercepts are tough shots.
There's video from the attack showing what is thought to be an exo-atmospheric kill, though it's un…
Chris Panella
The side effects to expect after getting an Omicron booster — and what happens if you get a flu shot at the same time
It is safe to get the updated COVID-19 booster and your annual flu shot at the same visit, but you …
Andrea Michelson
Moderna began a clinical trial testing an Omicron-specific vaccine booster shot in adults
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel previously projected the Omicron-specific vaccine booster to be availab…
Lauren Frias
Florida scientists are giving coral IVF treatments to help bolster dying reef
Coral reefs are experiencing mass bleaching and die-off events. Scientists are now looking for ways…
Hannah Getahun
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded again. Elon Musk's Mars dreams remain grounded, for now.
SpaceX's Starship-Super Heavy is the world's most powerful rocket. So far that hasn't gotten it to …
Marianne Guenot,Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Jenny McGrath
The 5 most common booster-shot side effects, according to 11,290 people in the US who've gotten boosters
In general, third shots don't have as many side effects as second shots do, but be prepared to take…
Hilary Brueck
Pfizer says 3 of its shots work against Omicron, citing lab tests, but that 2 appear less effective
Pfizer and BioNTech observed a 25-fold reduction in neutralizing antibodies after two doses of vacc…
Sinéad Baker
How to choose which booster shot is right for you, between Pfizer and Moderna
Some early studies suggest that Moderna's vaccine is slightly stronger than Pfizer's. Moderna's als…
Hilary Brueck
The CDC recommends a booster shot for 5-11s as new Omicron subvariants emerge
Most kids haven't even had their first COVID-19 shot yet. Public health experts are concerned they'…
Hilary Brueck
CDC strengthens its stance on boosters, saying everyone should get an extra shot to protect against the Omicron variant
The CDC said everyone ages 18 and older should get a vaccine booster — a stronger message than befo…
Andrea Michelson
1 chart shows how quickly a booster shot can improve immunity, with some extra protection in just a few days
Pfizer boosted more than 4,600 fully vaccinated people and found that their protection against symp…
Hilary Brueck
Booster shots important says new study as Covid vaccine protection is short-lived
"The mRNA vaccines produce the highest levels of antibody response and in our analysis confer more…
Moderna president says 4th COVID-19 shot is probably only necessary for older and immunocompromised people
Young, healthy people may choose not to get boosted if they're not concerned about infection or mil…
Aria Bendix
CDC approves boosters for all vaccinated adults — and says it should be a priority for over-50s
Studies suggest booster shots send the immune response soaring to new heights, making it even less …
Hilary Brueck
Dr. Fauci says 'a booster isn't a luxury' — think of it as the final step in your COVID-19 vaccine regimen
"A booster isn't a luxury, a booster isn't an add on, and a booster is part of what the original re…
Hilary Brueck
Dr. Fauci: Stop 'overthinking' boosters — giving every adult an extra shot will keep people out of hospital
Dr. Fauci says he wants to be "crystal clear that if you have been vaccinated, go get boosted," hop…
Hilary Brueck
A top emergency care doctor explains why she's not boosted - but she's making sure her mom gets a third shot before the holidays
Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease doctor who is not boosted, is recommending that her mothe…
Hilary Brueck
New York City and 3 states offer COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, bypassing CDC guidance
California, Colorado, New Mexico, and New York City are telling healthcare providers to give COVID-…