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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-…
Aria Bendix
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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
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There's no Delta-specific booster coming to save you - what we have is good enough
While the Delta variant is dominant worldwide, existing vaccines work well against it. So there's n…
Aylin Woodward,Hilary Brueck
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You probably qualify for a COVID-19 booster already, even if you don't realize it, several health experts say
The CDC suggests boosters for some adults after six months. But some experts say there's room for i…
Aria Bendix
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Confused about whether to get a booster? Health experts share what they're telling friends and family
Some experts suggest that adults with mild asthma and people in their 40s and 50s consider a booste…
Aria Bendix,Dr. Catherine Sch…
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One chart can tell you if you actually need a booster shot or not
Not everyone needs a booster shot right now, and the truth is that most Americans who've gotten Pfi…