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Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
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The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
Pfizer and BioNTech are working on a trial to test a modified COVID-19 vaccine aimed at targeting the Omicron variant. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joined CBS News to discuss the latest on the pandemic, including why the FDA has halted use of two monoclonal antibody treatments that don't work well against Omicron.
Scientists in South Africa say they're starting to get an idea of how the Omicron coronavirus variant is affecting people, including increasing reinfections. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the new findings and his recommendations for how to protect yourself in public.
All American adults could soon be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Nikki Battiste reports for "CBS Mornings" on Pfizer's request for the FDA to expand eligibility for its booster to people 18 years old and up.
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
The Wall Street Journal reports that it may be November before the the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children aged 5 through 11. Meanwhile, as states impose vaccine mandates for health care workers, some employees are resisting. Dr. Toni Gross, chief of the emergency department at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Pfizer has announced its COVID-19 vaccine showed promising results in children ages 5 to 11 years old. CBS News' Mola Lenghi spoke with one family who was part of the trials, then Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN AM to talk more about the research and when the vaccine could be available for younger age groups.
Nearly a quarter of all new COVID-19 cases are in children, but the process of getting a vaccine authorized for kids under 12 isn't easy. Wall Street Journal reporter Jared S. Hopkins joins "CBSN AM" to talk about his reporting.
President Biden spoke about the nationwide vaccination effort after the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for the U.S. military and a growing number of companies and schools to require the shots. Jeff Pegues anchors this CBS News Special Report with senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and medical contributor Dr. David Agus.
Pfizer and BioNTech have formally begun the application process to get full approval for their COVID-19 vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration. It would be the first coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. to move past the emergency use stage. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss this and other developments in the fight against the pandemic.
Only a handful of people who got the drugmakers' vaccine contracted coronavirus, according to the latest trial.
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Bill Whitaker reports on the scientists and advances in biotechnology behind a COVID-19 vaccine that could help end the pandemic.
Bill Whitaker reports on the scientists and advances in biotechnology behind a COVID-19 vaccine that could help end the pandemic.
How the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was developed; Then, inside the organization helping prisoners in Africa become lawyers and paralegals; And, Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site.
The U.K. began its nationwide vaccination program Tuesday and the U.S. could be right behind it. The Food and Drug Administration determined a clinical trial of the same Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine met the agency's "success criteria." Immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the major takeaways.
Pfizer has reported no serious side effects, but some recipients experienced flu-like reactions — including fever, fatigue or muscle aches — especially after the required second dose.
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Government grants emergency use authorization and says the vaccine will be distributed from next week following "months of rigorous clinical trials."
The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Immunizations are set to start next week, with the elderly and health care workers among the first to receive it. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Pfizer and its partner BioNTech announced plans to apply for FDA emergency use authorization for their vaccine candidate, after test results showed it was 95% effective at preventing COVID-19. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports, and then New York Times' "Matter" columnist Carl Zimmer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the impact of the coming vaccines.
President-elect Joe Biden is welcoming the progress being made toward a coronavirus vaccine, but said the process must be transparent to ensure confidence and safety. Bina Venkataraman, an editorial page editor for the Boston Globe and former adviser to President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology during the Ebola pandemic, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the efforts to ensure public trust in a coronavirus vaccine.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday after attending a White House election night party last week. Mark Meadows, who also attended that party, tested positive last week. The man leading President Trump's post-election legal fight, attorney David Bossie, also revealed his positive diagnosis Monday. Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room physician and a member of the group Doctors for Biden, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the promising news from Pfizer's vaccine trial and the crucial period the U.S. is entering in its efforts to contain the virus.
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Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief."
A court in Russia has sentenced U.S. national Robert Woodland to more than 12 years in prison on drug charges, his lawyer says.
Deputy Chief Don Jerome said around 6:15 a.m.officers responded to an alert of shots fired in the 7100 block of South Woodlawn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found five people shot.
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It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Forecasters expect job numbers on Friday to show slower hiring in June, clearing the way for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year.
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Forecasters expect job numbers on Friday to show slower hiring in June, clearing the way for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
General Motors will also retire millions of credits it received for complying with federal regulations.
An Israeli delegation headed by Mossad Director David Barnea is traveling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a potential cease-fire and hostage deal.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
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Many of the victims and the families of those who were attacked in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol are sharing their frustration and anger with the Supreme Court.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
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An Israeli delegation headed by Mossad Director David Barnea is traveling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a potential cease-fire and hostage deal.
A court in Russia has sentenced U.S. national Robert Woodland to more than 12 years in prison on drug charges, his lawyer says.
After 1,300 years wedged into a rock wall in a French village in the Pyrenees, the mythical Durandal sword has mysteriously vanished.
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief."
The Biden administration has voiced concern over the prospect of a full-scale war between Israel and Hamas ally Hezbollah in Lebanon.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
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Two women are dead and three children are in the hospital after a shooting in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood. CBS News Chicago's Asal Rezaei reoprts.
A suspect died and a park ranger was injured in a shooting at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, the National Park Service said. Rangers responded to a report of a man with a gun who was making threats, according to the agency.
Police said the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute. All three children were listed in critical condition.
Earlier this year, CBS News teamed up with independent newsrooms "The Trace" and "Reveal," and found law enforcement agencies routinely sell their guns when they upgrade their arsenal. Between 2006 and 2022, more than 52,000 weapons once used by police were connected to crimes. CBS News correspondent Stephen Stock has more on how one department is changing its policy.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
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The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
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NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
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