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FDA OKs Second COVID Antiviral Pill for Limited Use

Molnupiravir is authorized for people at high risk for severe COVID-19 when other treatment options are not available.
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FDA Authorizes First Antiviral Pill for COVID-19

Paxlovid, which reduces the risk of hospitalization or death by about 90%, is expected to be a game-changer.

Who should receive COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

Older and immunocompromised people and those with underlying health conditions could benefit most from additional shots.
Molnupiravir capsules (Merck)

Oral Antiviral Drug Cuts COVID-19 Hospitalization [UPDATED]

Molnupiravir reduces severe illness and death, but it must be started within days after developing symptoms.

All Adults Can Now Get COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Boosters further reduce the risk of severe illness and can help curb coronavirus transmission.

FDA and CDC Give Green Light to First COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

Vaccine effectiveness for children ages 5 to 11 was 91%, and serious side effects are rare.

People With Substance Use Disorders May be at Higher Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infections

Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to increased risk, NIH study suggests.

Organ Centers to Transplant Patients: Get a COVID Shot or Move Down on Waitlist

A growing number of transplant programs are barring patients who refuse COVID vaccines or giving them lower priority on waiting lists.

Will ‘Dr. Disinformation’ Ever Face the Music?

A steady stream of spurious claims about COVID-19 vaccines and treatments swirl around the public consciousness.

I Got a “Mild” COVID Breakthrough Case. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known.

I’d put my breakthrough case of COVID right up there with my worst bouts of flu.

CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Many

Recommendation includes people over 65, those with underlying medical conditions and those with occupational risk.

FDA Advisors Favor COVID Vaccine Booster for People 65 and Older

The committee voted against third shot for all adults, however, casting doubts on Biden’s booster plan.

FDA Grants Full Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Full approval could encourage more people to get vaccinated and raises the prospect of off-label use.

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U.S. OK’s Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised People

The booster is recommended for organ transplant recipients, people receiving cancer treatment and people with advanced or untreated HIV.

NIH Launches Study of Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Trial will assess antibody response in people who did not respond to two-dose regimen.
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