Pfizer /tags/pfizer Pfizer en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:37:29 GMT U.S. clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants /news/2022-08-31/u-s-clears-updated-covid-boosters-targeting-newest-variants The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized on Wednesday an updated formula of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and rival Moderna, which target today’s most common omicron strain. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:37:29 GMT /news/2022-08-31/u-s-clears-updated-covid-boosters-targeting-newest-variants Lauran Neergaard/Associated Press Pfizer asks FDA to greenlight new omicron booster shots, which could arrive this fall /news/2022-08-23/pfizer-asks-fda-to-greenlight-new-omicron-booster-shots-which-could-arrive-this-fall Pfizer has submitted data on its bivalent COVID-19 booster shot that specifically targets the latest omicron subvariants. If authorized, the company says the shots could be ready as soon as September. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-23/pfizer-asks-fda-to-greenlight-new-omicron-booster-shots-which-could-arrive-this-fall Pien Huang, Will Stone How Pfizer won the pandemic, reaping outsize profit and influence /news/2022-07-05/how-pfizer-won-the-pandemic-reaping-outsize-profit-and-influence The drugmaker has the best-selling vaccine to prevent COVID and the most effective drug to treat it. Its success and might have overshadowed the government’s COVID-fighting strategy. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:17:00 GMT /news/2022-07-05/how-pfizer-won-the-pandemic-reaping-outsize-profit-and-influence Arthur Allen - Kaiser Health News Florida surgeon general opposes COVID-19 shots for young children /local-news/2022-06-15/florida-surgeon-general-opposes-covid-19-shots-for-young-children As the Food and Drug Administration weighs approval of COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 5, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is opposed to the potential change. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:19:11 GMT /local-news/2022-06-15/florida-surgeon-general-opposes-covid-19-shots-for-young-children News Service of Florida If Pfizer's data pans out, when will little kids get the COVID-19 vaccine? /news/2022-05-23/if-pfizers-data-pans-out-when-will-little-kids-get-the-covid-19-vaccine Pfizer plans to submit new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to a long-awaited vaccine. Mon, 23 May 2022 14:20:16 GMT /news/2022-05-23/if-pfizers-data-pans-out-when-will-little-kids-get-the-covid-19-vaccine Bill Chappell The CDC is urging a Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11 /news/2022-05-20/the-cdc-is-urging-a-pfizer-booster-for-children-ages-5-to-11 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advice opens a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids — just like what is already recommended for everybody 12 and older. Fri, 20 May 2022 15:15:08 GMT /news/2022-05-20/the-cdc-is-urging-a-pfizer-booster-for-children-ages-5-to-11 The Associated Press Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill /news/2022-05-11/rare-cases-of-covid-returning-pose-questions-for-pfizer-pill Doctors have begun reporting cases of patients who see their symptoms return several days after treatment. Wed, 11 May 2022 18:38:00 GMT /news/2022-05-11/rare-cases-of-covid-returning-pose-questions-for-pfizer-pill Associated Press Pfizer asks FDA to authorize booster shots for kids ages 5 through 11 /news/2022-04-27/pfizer-asks-fda-to-authorize-booster-shots-for-kids-ages-5-through-11 Data show that a third dose can help boost kids' immunity. Some experts are skeptical that another shot is needed for younger kids. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:59:00 GMT /news/2022-04-27/pfizer-asks-fda-to-authorize-booster-shots-for-kids-ages-5-through-11 Rob Stein How the test-to-treat pillar of the nation's COVID strategy is failing patients /news/2022-04-18/how-the-test-to-treat-pillar-of-the-nations-covid-strategy-is-failing-patients The federal “test-to-treat” program was designed to be a one-stop shop for people to get tested and receive treatment. But as cases rise again, many communities have no participating locations, and website bugs make it difficult to book an appointment at the biggest participant. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:48:33 GMT /news/2022-04-18/how-the-test-to-treat-pillar-of-the-nations-covid-strategy-is-failing-patients Hannah Recht - Kaiser Health News Do I really need another booster? The answer depends on age, risk and timing /2022-03-30/do-i-really-need-another-booster-the-answer-depends-on-age-risk-and-timing Health officials argue the protection of the COVID vaccine booster wanes over time and say some people need a second booster. But other infectious disease experts say three shots are enough for now. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:20 GMT /2022-03-30/do-i-really-need-another-booster-the-answer-depends-on-age-risk-and-timing Maria Godoy, Allison Aubrey, Jane Greenhalgh