Immunizations

FDA authorizes Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots, clears mix-and-match brands

The FDA plans to further assess the benefits and risks of the use of booster doses in additional populations, and update the healthcare community and public in the coming weeks.
White House details COVID-19 vaccine plan for children ages 5 to 11 years old

The Biden Administration said it has secured enough supply to vaccinate 28 million children between the ages of 5 to 11 years old who would become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination if authorization is given.

FDA expected to approve mix-and-match COVID-19 boosters

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize boosters of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines by Oct. 20, at which time it could also allow the mix and match of boosters.
Walgreens once again tracking flu activity

Walgreens Flu Index shows that flu activity is up 23% compared to last flu season as people return to more in-person activities.
FDA OKs expanded indication for Flucelvax Quadrivalent flu vaccine

Flucelvax Quadrivalent is now indicated for everyone eligible to receive an influenza vaccine in the United States.
FDA panel recommends J&J COVID-19 booster shot

The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted to recommend a booster for all recipients of the J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, aged 18 years old and older, at least two months after their first dose.
FDA panel recommends emergency use clearance for Moderna’s COVID-19 booster shot

Vaccine advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency use authorization for a half dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to be used as a booster.
SpartanNash pharmacies to host COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics

SpartanNash is hosting free COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics throughout October.
J&J submits data to FDA for emergency use green light of COVID-19 booster shot

Johnson & Johnson’s data shows that its COVID-19 booster increased protection to 94% against moderate to severe/critical COVID-19.
Kinney Drugs provides COVID-19 booster shots

In addition to administering booster shots to eligible individuals, Kinney pharmacy teams are ready to answer questions, administer other vaccines and fill prescriptions, according to the retailer.
CDC director overrules agency's advisors on COVID-19 boosters

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky overruled her agency advisory panel by recommending COVID-19 boosters for people at risk of the coronavirus because of their jobs.
Retailers begin offering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots

CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walmart and Sam's Club are all beginning to administer booster doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to eligible patients.
FDA OKs Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster for older adults, people at high risk

The Food and Drug Administration granted an emergency use authorization for the booster in individuals age 65 years old and older, and individuals age 18 to 64 years old within certain high-risk groups.
Pfizer, BioNTech Phase 2/3 trial data show COVID-19 vaccine is safe in 5 to 11 year olds

The companies plan to submit these data to the Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency and other regulatory agencies around the world as soon as possible.

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