Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine 40 Times Less Effective Against Omicron Variant

Medicine & Technology Dec 08, 2021

According to early studies, COVID-19 Omicron Variant only provides partial protection against Pfizer vaccine antibodies.

COVID-19 Antibody Levels: New Study Reveals Strength Depends on Age, Gender; Results Found After 2nd Pfizer Inoculation

Nov 29, 2021

Researchers discovered that the COVID-19 antibody levels are higher for women and children, compared to men and people whose age is above 65 years old.

Moderna, Pfizer, Other Vaccine Makers Currently Testing Their COVID-19 Vaccines Against the New Omicron Variant

Nov 28, 2021

News of a recently updated COVID-19 vaccine comes as Scientists and health officials warn the new Omicron strain that was originally detected in South Africa, could transmit easily across the globe.

Pfizer Seeking Emergency Use Approval in US; Will FDA Approve It?

Nov 17, 2021

Pfizer stated on Tuesday that it has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use approval for its experimental COVID-19 antiviral pill.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Children: 5-11-Year-Old Kids Can Now Get Their Shot; What Do Parents Need to Know?

Nov 08, 2021

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer for kids aged five to 11 years old, the moment most parents have been looking forward to.

COVID-19 Vaccine New Formulation Now Easier to Produce, Refrigeration Not Necessary

Nov 08, 2021

A new formulation of COVID-19 would possibly be quite easier to manufacture, widely distribute them specifically in less developed nations, and no cold storage is needed.

Needle-Free Vaccine: This Single-Dose Skin Patch Could Help Convince Children to Get Vaccinated

Nov 01, 2021

A new study in mouse testing needle-free vaccine showed promising results, a response to researchers' doubling down on initiatives to create effective vaccines sans the needle, a development that could transform medicine.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: White House Announces Rollout of Pfizer Jab Developed for 5-11-Year-Olds Once Approved by FDA, CDC

Oct 21, 2021

Children aged five to 11 years old will very soon receive their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine after the White House announced yesterday that it is all set to roll out COVID-19 vaccines quickly.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines and Severe Side Effects Not Linked, Collaborative Study Shows

Oct 08, 2021

Ongoing research in over 6 million Americans shows no conclusive evidence of significant side effects from mRNA COVID-19 vaccines like Moderna and Pfizer.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Makes Better Immune Response, Study Says

Sep 18, 2021

After clinical trial participants were completely vaccinated, the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine produced significant immunological and antibody responses for at least six months.

FDA Says COVID-19 Vaccine Now Only Limited For Older Groups, People At High Risk

Sep 18, 2021

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suggested boosters of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older, and those who are high risk.

What Are Booster Shots? US FDA Set to Discuss Pfizer's Application for a COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose

Sep 13, 2021

Pfizer and Moderna were given authorization last month to give booster shots for those immunocompromised individuals, but the US health regulators are also now planning to approve a COVID-19 third dose for everyone given the high breakthrough cases.

Pfizer Begins Clinical Trial of Its Oral Medication Against COVID-19; To Test the Pill in Humans

Sep 06, 2021

Pfizer has started its Phase 2 of three trials, discovering the novel oral treatment to relieve symptoms of COVID-19. The participants have been provided with doses of the pill.

COVID-19 Vaccine: What’s the Difference Between FDA’s Full Approval and EUA of Pfizer, Other Inoculations?

Aug 24, 2021

There is a difference between full approval and emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine. They are granted by the US Food and Drug Administration to ensure safety and efficacy.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreads Fast; More Travelers From Abroad Want Another Vaccine Booster Shot in the US

Aug 17, 2021

More and more travelers have been having or at least planning to get another shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in fear of getting infected by the fast-spreading COVID-19 Delta variant.