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COVID booster shots and additional doses: what we currently know

While over 50% of Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a COVID booster shot may be available in the near future. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the U.S. population is now vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 178 million Americans are fully vaccinated, and more than 209 million… Read More: COVID booster shots and additional doses: what we currently know »

There’s no evidence a Covid booster shot is necessary, says Dr. Ashish Jha

There’s no need for Covid booster doses right now, the dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health said Friday, as highly transmissible, new variants test the protections of the available vaccines. “Let me tell you where we are: the data is very clear, if you’ve gotten your two shots of Moderna  or Pfizer  or… Read More: There’s no evidence a Covid booster shot is necessary, says… »

Dr. Fauci explains whether those vaccinated will have to get booster shots

Health Politics Loading the player… Vaccines are on the way to Black communities in the United States and abroad through unique initiatives and funding campaigns aimed at closing the racial health gap of the pandemic.  Let’s take a look at the domestic front first. Ground Zero for new approaches to getting Americans vaccinated could become… Read More: Dr. Fauci explains whether those vaccinated will have to get… »