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COVID-19 VACCINE


US authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5

Trust Index: Fact-checking Florida surgeon general’s guidance recommending against mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for men ages 18-39

News4JAX ran a statement from Florida’s surgeon general through the Trust Index after Twitter flagged the state Department of Health’s new anti-vaccine guidance as misinformation.

News4JAX fact checks DeSantis on booster claim. Governor’s office responds

News4JAX ran a statement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made through the Trust Index.

Expert in pediatric medicine disagrees with Florida’s move to not preorder toddler COVID-19 vaccines

U.S. regulators are poised to green-light COVID-19 vaccine shots for the youngest age group yet -- from those 5 years old to those as young as 6 months old.

Health official on COVID-19: ‘We are in a much better position to respond than we were a year ago’

In a U.S. Senate committee hearing Thursday, the leaders of the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other public health agencies told senators that the country should prepare for what might happen next.

Epidemiologist weighs in on FDA’s approval of COVID-19 booster shot for children ages 5 to 11

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved children ages 5 to 11 to get a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

What you need to know about the FDA authorizing another Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 booster for 50+

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older.

Moderna asks FDA to authorize 4th shot of COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna has now joined Pfizer in asking the Food and Drug Administration to approve a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer CEO says 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot will be needed

Pfizer’s CEO says a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot will be needed.

DCPS announces more COVID-19 vaccination clinics

More COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held through Duval County Public Schools’ partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Duval County and Health Hero Florida, the school district said.

EXPLAINER: COVID vaccines for kids under 5: What’s next?

COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 may be available in the U.S. as early as March, but there are several hurdles still to clear.

Trust Index: Fact-checking claims about at-home COVID-19 tests & vaccine-related injuries

We’re putting two claims through the News4JAX Trust Index — both related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fauci: ‘At this point, there is no need for a variant-specific booster’

The White House says America has made significant progress on COVID-19 boosters and vaccines in recent weeks, but COVID-19 cases are on the rise as scientists try to learn more about the omicron variant.

Tuesday marks year since Jacksonville’s 1st COVID-19 shot was administered

Tuesday marks a year since the former CEO of UF Health Jacksonville, the late Dr. Leon Haley Jr., rolled up his sleeve and got the first COVID-19 vaccine in the city.

It’s been a year since Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved. Here’s a look back at what’s happened since then

A major milestone in the pandemic: It’s been one year since Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved.

Monday is Navy & Marine Corps’ deadline for service members to be fully vaccinated

Monday is the Navy and Marine Corps’ deadline for service members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Florida governor vows to continue federal fighting health care vaccination rule

The state of Florida has been dealt an initial blow in its battle to block a federal rule requiring health care workers to get vaccinated.

2.6M children ages 5-11 will have received their 1st COVID-19 shot by end of Wednesday, WH says

The White House says about 10% of eligible children ages 5 to 11 have received a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine since its approval for their age group two weeks ago.

DCPS to hold COVID-19 vaccination events Friday for children age 5 & older

Duval County Public Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Duval County to hold a day of vaccination events for children age 5 and older on Friday.

Here’s where children ages 5-11 can get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

As more locations offer COVID-19 booster shots, children ages 5 to 11 can get vaccinated in Florida starting Friday.

3 clinics in Coastal Health District to offer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

Three clinics in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Coastal Health District, including one in Glynn County, on Monday, Nov. 8, will begin offering pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages to 11.

City of Jacksonville offering COVID-19 booster shots

The city of Jacksonville, in partnership with Agape Family Health and the Florida Department of Health in Duval County, on Thursday announced additional COVID-19 vaccination services at four city-funded locations.

Immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 shot, CDC says

Any day now, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Children ages 5 to 11 may soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s a look at the plans

Some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United States may soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and plans are underway to help them get it.

Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11

Moderna says its low-dose COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds.

Epidemiologist answers questions you may have after CDC expands COVID booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

Ninety-nine million more Americans are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, but there are still a few questions.

Biden: Get vaccinated, battle misinformation

President Joe Biden spoke out against misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccination mandates, encouraging the approximately 66 million unvaccinated Americans to get a shot.

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

A panel of U.S. health advisers has endorsed booster shots for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA panel to discuss booster shots of J&J, Moderna vaccines

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that those numbers should go down over the next four weeks if vaccination rates continue at the pace they are right now.

FDA releases schedule of meetings on COVID-19 shots for children & vaccine boosters

Here’s a look at the timeline the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released Friday.

Pfizer gives COVID vaccine data from children ages 5-11 to FDA

Pfizer has submitted its clinical trial data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 as it moves closer to seeking approval for expanded use of the shots.

Adults and children can get flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine

Getting both the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jacksonville doctor says J&J announcement is ‘good news’

Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive a first dose.

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11.

FDA advisory panel to meet to discuss whether US should begin dispensing Pfizer booster shots

The debate over COVID-19 vaccinations continues.

FDA hopeful younger children can get COVID-19 shots by year’s end

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is hopeful that younger children will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year.

Reaction to vaccine mandate announcement mixed among Jacksonville residents

President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.

Trust Index: COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of miscarriage

Now there is even more evidence that shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe.

More companies requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Companies across the U.S. are requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Eastside barbershop selected by White House initiative to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic

White House Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity Dr. Cameron Webb was in Jacksonville on Tuesday to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

JEA to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 1st, 2nd shots

JEA on Thursday will host its second COVID-19 vaccination clinic outside its downtown headquarters.

JFRD district chief calls for vaccine mandate among first responders

There’s a call to not only mandate the vaccine among first responders but to protect them.

Publix, CVS, Walgreens offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose for those with weak immune systems

Publix, CVS and Walgreens are offering a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for certain immunocompromised people.

When could COVID-19 vaccine boosters be available?

U.S. health authorities are expected to recommend an extra COVID-19 vaccine dose for Americans eight months after they get their second shot.

Jacksonville church hosts vaccine clinic after 6 members died from COVID-19 in 10 days

Impact Church on Sunday hosted a free public COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

Clinical trials underway in Jacksonville for 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose

Clinical trials are underway in Jacksonville for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Baptist Health to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff

Baptist Health announced Tuesday it will require its team members and professional staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 15.

Jacksonville infectious disease expert calls COVID vaccination rates among kids ‘pathetically low’

As some hospitals are seeing pediatric patients with COVID-19, a Jacksonville infectious disease expert is calling the COVID-19 vaccination rates among children pathetic.

Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of COVID vaccine boosts protection against delta variant

A third COVID-19 shot from one of America’s top vaccine makers ]might boost protection against the delta variant that’s spreading rapidly across the county.

Duval County health department to offer walk-in COVID-19 shots at Central Health Plaza

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County will be offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations at its Central Health Plaza, starting Tuesday.

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