FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
The CDC must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
The CDC must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott Nutrition and the Food and Drug Administration struck a deal to begin the process of reopening the Michigan baby formula factory. Meantime, lawmakers in both parties are calling on the Biden administration to use the Defense Production Act to compel other companies to help produce more formula. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. This comes as New York City approaches so-called high risk status, with health officials urging people to mask up again in all indoor public settings. A monster wildfire churning in northern New Mexico is now the largest in state history. And Congress is set to hold its first public hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
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Moderna asked the FDA for emergency-use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. For those families anxious to inoculate their little ones, the news has them breathing a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, others remain skeptical. Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician and member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, joined CBS News to discuss the upcoming data review.
The FDA announced it will begin rolling out a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. Health experts say the move could help save thousands of lives, particularly among Black people and young people. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, and then Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, joined CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss.
The FDA announced its proposed rules for the ban Thursday, to "help prevent children from becoming the next generation of smokers," said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
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InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer test can detect infections using only a breath sample and yield results in less than three minutes.
Citing a "robust response" of antibodies against Omicron in their vaccine trials, the companies said they were planning to submit a request "in the coming days."
Millions of Americans 50 and older are now eligible to receive another booster shot, after the Food and Drug Administration authorized a new round of COVID-19 vaccines for those who want them. But there are questions about both the effectiveness and who will pay for the optional shots. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
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Califf already served as FDA commissioner under the Obama administration.
The White House said it will be ready to distribute Pfizer's vaccine for young children as soon as it has authorization, which could be as soon as March. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Pfizer has asked the FDA for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, who have so far been ineligible for the vaccines. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Children under the age of 5 are the only group not yet eligible for vaccination — but that could change soon.
The FDA has given its full approval to Moderna's COVID vaccine for those who are 18 and older after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness.
The action means the FDA has completed the same rigorous review of Moderna's shot as other long-established vaccines.
U.S. health care workers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 starting today under a federal mandate. This comes at a time when the country is experiencing the highest COVID-19 death rate in nearly a year. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to discuss where the U.S. stands in combatting the virus, what we know about a new variant, and the importance of mental health.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the FDA and Pfizer are "looking very closely at the data that's accrued to see if they can make a decision around this."
The so-called "Pharma Bro" is banned for life from participating in the pharmaceutical industry.
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The National Hurricane Center urged Louisiana residents to stay sheltered overnight as Tropical Storm Francine blows inland.
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During the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump poured fuel on local grievances with a baseless conspiracy theory.
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In her speech for video of the year, Taylor Swift talked about her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. "Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic."
The Airport Fire has scorched more than 22,000 acres and remains 0% contained. Evacuation orders and warnings for thousands remain in place.
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In her speech for video of the year, Taylor Swift talked about her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. "Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic."
The National Hurricane Center urged Louisiana residents to stay sheltered overnight as Tropical Storm Francine blows inland.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
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Infanticide is illegal in every state, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have never supported it.
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Social Security Administration is expected to disclose cost-of-living adjustment for retired workers in mid-October.
Infanticide is illegal in every state, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have never supported it.
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FDA's top tobacco official says the agency has "not abandoned" the proposed ban.
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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
Ottawa Police found the photograph in Italy and said the buyer plans to hand it back over to Canada during a ceremony in Rome.
Alberto Fujimori, the former Peruvian president whose decade-long presidency ended in a disgrace of autocratic excess that sent him to prison, has died.
A Pakistani man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials now faces accusations of terrorism.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
The Kremlin says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump threw around Vladimir Putin's name too often during their debate, and "we really, really don't like this."
In her speech for video of the year, Taylor Swift talked about her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. "Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic."
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
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Before becoming a Grammy-winning solo artist, Muni Long wrote hits for stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey. Now, she's nominated for best R&B song at the VMAs.
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Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.
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Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Ottawa Police found the photograph in Italy and said the buyer plans to hand it back over to Canada during a ceremony in Rome.
The search in Kentucky for Joseph Couch has been going on since last weekend, when he allegedly shot and wounded five people who were traveling on Interstate 75.
Justin Timberlake is poised to agree to a plea deal in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, Long Island, sources tell CBS News New York.
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The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
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Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
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