Federal officials are hoping that the encouraging results will spur more Americans to get an updated booster before a feared surge in coronavirus cases this winter.
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Scientists Are Gaining On RSV, a Persistent Threat to Children
Vaccines and treatments are in trials, but the virus remains a leading killer of infants worldwide.
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As White House Presses for Booster Shots, Americans Are Slow to Get Them
Only about 15 million doses of the new shots have been administered so far, and many Americans appear to be unaware of or simply uninterested in them.
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FDA Authorizes Updated Covid Booster Shots For Kids 5 to 11
Regulators authorized the shots for older age groups in late August, but much of the general population appears either unaware or uninterested in them.
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Half of Adults Have Heard Little or Nothing About New Covid Boosters, Survey Finds
The latest shots, which target Omicron and its subvariants, could offer protection against a winter surge in cases. But many people are unsure if they’re eligible.