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Explainer: Updated COVID-19 Booster Vaccines

The FDA has authorized updated COVID-19 booster vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna to combat newer virus strains this flu season, with initial trial data showing effectiveness against specific variants. CDC recommends individuals over 65 with chronic conditions to get the booster, highlighting the safety and accessibility of COVID-19 vaccines alongside flu vaccination.

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Explainer: Understanding the New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster for Children and Adults

Over Labor Day weekend, updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters became available for people ages 12 and over, and earlier this month, the FDA approved booster doses for children as young as five years. The CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with their doses based on their age bracket, when they received their first Covid vaccine, the length of time since their last dose, and whether they are

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