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Updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron start rolling out
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
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Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Studies found that the effectiveness of two doses of Pfizer's vaccine for children ages 5 to 12 dropped substantially during the Omicron surge.
This is the first antiviral Covid-19 pill authorized for ill people to take at home, before they get sick enough to be hospitalized.
Pfizer announced new results on Tuesday from studies testing its five-day course of COVID antiviral pills, confirming Paxlovid cut the risk of hospitalization or death in a trial for patients at high-risk of severe COVID-19 by 89% when treated within the first three days of their symptoms.
The Food and Drug Administration has greenlighted a request from Pfizer and BioNTech to allow Americans as young as 16 to get a booster shot of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer announced Friday that its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cuts rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90%.
Orange County's children aged 5 to 11 years old will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
A panel of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's outside vaccine advisers voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
If the agency decides to allow the vaccine, the Biden administration says up to 15 million child-sized doses of Pfizer's vaccine could be shipped out to providers immediately after the FDA's decision.
Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 -- and if regulators agree, shots could begin within a matter of weeks.
Booster-eligible adults include those over the age of 65 and people 18-64 who are are at high risk for severe illness.
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
A panel of the FDA's vaccine advisers voted to unanimously endorse Pfizer booster shots for elderly and high-risk Americans.
The coronavirus vaccine from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Full approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Pfizer/BioTech coronavirus vaccine is expected soon, according to reports.
Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations remained stable again Friday, prompting one epidemiologist to speculate the county may have reached its peak in this latest Delta variant-fueled surge.
This is the first Covid-19 vaccine in the United States authorized for use in younger teens and adolescents; the vaccine had previously been authorized for people age 16 and older.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for administration to adolescents by early next week, according to a federal health official with knowledge of the agency's plans.
Drug-maker Pfizer made a big announcement Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent protective in kids as young as 12 years old.
A 60-year-old Orange County man died after receiving a second dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Now investigators are trying to determine if the vaccination played any role in his death.
Under the $2 billion deal announced Wednesday, the companies will deliver at least 70 million of the additional doses by June 30, with the remaining 30 million doses to be delivered no later than July 31.
The first batch of the Pfizer vaccine arrived at LAX Sunday evening.
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, kicking off a massive effort to initially deliver nearly 3 million doses of the vaccine to more than 600 sites nationwide.
A man was fatally wounded in Montebello over the weekend, authorities said Sunday.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
A rash of violence in Santa Monica has been a cause for concern by city officials who worry about what they say has become a troubling trend.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Police are working to determine if the incident is gang-related.
One of the victims suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound, while another sustained a possible broken ankle during a fight near the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing into an SBSD patrol car "in route to a priority call," deputies said.
More than 50 cars were involved in a street takeover in downtown Los Angeles that left some vehicles burned.
LeBron James opts out of his Lakers contract Saturday but is expected to sign a deal later, report says.
A man was fatally wounded in Montebello over the weekend, authorities said Sunday.
A man was fatally wounded in Montebello over the weekend, authorities said Sunday.
A rash of violence in Santa Monica has been a cause for concern by city officials who worry about what they say has become a troubling trend.
Police are working to determine if the incident is gang-related.
More than 40 gallons of spilled cement covered lanes of the freeway, prompting an hours-long SigAlert for all but one lane heading northbound.
Three of the victims were on the bus while the fourth was inside of the car. All were hospitalized following the crash.
Orange County investigators need help finding the person who started several fires in San Juan Capistrano.
Sam Woodward admitted to stabbing Bernstein multiple times in 2018, but has pleaded not guilty to murder with an enhancement for a hate crime.
Prosecutors charged two men who allegedly posed as ICE agents while targeting Latino residents with hate crimes.
Firefighters had to extricate two victims after their cars overturned in the violent crash.
Costa Mesa police say that there have been as many as 20 victims of the bizarre thefts, most of which are Toyota Tacoma owners.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing into an SBSD patrol car "in route to a priority call," deputies said.
The fire was reported at around 12:30 p.m. and quickly grew to engulf 300 acres as of 5:30 p.m., firefighters said.
Paramedics rushed a student after suffering a medical emergency at the Chino High School aquatic center Friday afternoon.
Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting that left one person dead and the windows shattered at a weed dispensary.
Family members believe that the driver of a big rig that slammed into them at the tail end of a six-car pileup had fallen asleep behind the wheel, leaving their five-year-old daughter in critical condition.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
The Napa Valley Wine Train is going green to protect the delicate environment it travels through.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades.
California Governor Gavin Newsom was in the spin room in Atlanta for the presidential debate on Thursday in support of President Joe Biden.
Here's CBS News' fact check of statements made by Biden and Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027.
California has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million, alleging the e-commerce giant worked warehouse employees so hard that it put their safety at risk.
Joseph Paintsil scored a first-half goal, LA added two scores late in the second half, and the Galaxy blanked the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 for their fourth consecutive win.
Kevin Pillar's single with one out in the 10th inning drove in Taylor Ward and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to six, rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Mateusz Bogusz scored all three goals for his first hat trick in two seasons with LAFC and the Black and Gold defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-0.
Will Smith knocked in two runs to start a seven-run 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 14-7 on Saturday night.
Mike Trout repeatedly said he doesn't have a timetable for his return.
Over a month ahead of their scheduled stop in Colorado, Neil Young and Crazy Horse canceled their entire tour, which includes the show scheduled for July 31 at Fiddler's Green.
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Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
Food writer Kevin Pang and his dad, Jeffrey, explore their Asian heritage as hosts of a YouTube cooking show for America's Test Kitchen, and as co-authors of "A Very Chinese Cookbook."
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Temperatures are expected to remain in the triple digits in some parts of Southern California this week. Alex Biston reports.
A rash of violence in Santa Monica has been a cause for concern by city officials who worry about what they say has become a troubling trend. Tina Patel reports.
Police are working to determine if the incident is gang-related.
Laurie Perez reports from Santa Monica, where yet another violent incident happened on Saturday, leaving city officials demanding help from the government.
Hundreds of people were on hand in North Hollywood on Saturday as friends and family hosted "A Mile for Johnny" to demand justice for "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, who was killed last month when he found some men trying to steal his catalytic converter.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.