FDA OKs Pfizer Shot For 12-15-Year-Olds. Vaccinations Will Start Soon The Food and Drug Administration has extended authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents age 12-15. Those young people have missed months of school and time with friends. Pien Huang
Romanians Can Get Their Shot At Castle Bran In Transylvania Castle Bran is more commonly known as Dracula's castle. The 14th century fortress was supposedly the source of inspiration for Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.
Brazilian President Allocates More Than $1 Billion To Produce COVID-19 Vaccines The announcement from President Jair Bolsonaro comes amid an investigation into his handling of the pandemic. Vanessa Romo
FAQ: What You Need To Know About Pfizer's COVID Vaccine And Adolescents Adolescents age 12 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the FDA says. Buy when and where, and what about younger kids? You have questions. We have answers. Pien Huang
May 10th | Music isn't what it used to be — but is that a bad thing? Is it ethical to offer incentives as a way to convince people to take the coronavirus vaccine? The City of Seattle has set aside money for sinks on city streets, but they’re nowhere to be found, and music isn’t what it used to be. Bill Radke
FDA Permits Pfizer Vaccine For Children As Young As 12 The FDA has said that the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer can be used in children as young as 12, expanding the number of people in the U.S. who qualify for the vaccine. Joe Palca
FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group Pfizer said in late March that clinical trials found "100% efficacy and robust antibody responses" to the coronavirus in 12- to 15-year-olds. Bill Chappell
Opinion: What Native Americans Can Teach Us About Generosity In A Pandemic It's inspiring when a spirit of generosity crosses national borders. But to fight this pandemic, rich nations must do their part. That's why we think Biden's stand on vaccine patents is a vital step. Sriram Shamasunder
U.S. Will Protect Gay And Transgender People Against Discrimination In Health Care The announcement, which effectively reverses a Trump-era rule, springs from last summer's landmark Supreme Court decision banning employment discrimination against LGBTQ people. Selena Simmons-Duffin
43% Of Adults Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19. Shot Coming For Kids The FDA might give its approval for kids age 12 to 15 to get a vaccine, but that doesn't mean their parents will. Pediatricians say they're working to help overcome hesitancy and logistical barriers. Allison Aubrey
