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US FDA advisers back Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months

US FDA advisers back Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months

This is an important step toward immunising young children.

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Pfizer Covid vaccines safe, effective for small children - FDA staff

Pfizer Covid vaccines safe, effective for small children - FDA staff

This is for children aged 6 months to four years.

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Covid vaccine rights waiver within reach, WTO chief says ahead of meeting

Covid vaccine rights waiver within reach, WTO chief says ahead of meeting

WTO's biennial meeting was twice delayed by Covid-19.

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Govt not controlling Covid-19 vaccine prices at private health facilities

Govt not controlling Covid-19 vaccine prices at private health facilities

The cost depends entirely on them, says deputy minister.

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Covid-19 jabs: 1.17m kids aged 5-11 completed vaccination

Covid-19 jabs: 1.17m kids aged 5-11 completed vaccination

This represents 33pct of the age group.

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Court dismisses group's judicial review application award on Covid-19 jabs

Court dismisses group's judicial review application award on Covid-19 jabs

High Court rules arbitration court has no jurisdiction to register award.

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Vaccines alone are not enough against Long Covid, researchers warn

Vaccines alone are not enough against Long Covid, researchers warn

A study links vaccines to just modest reduction of Long Covid risks.

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Germany orders 40,000 vaccine doses as precaution against monkeypox spread

Germany orders 40,000 vaccine doses as precaution against monkeypox spread

An isolation period of 21 days is recommended for those infected.

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Monkeypox: Get vaccinated before travelling overseas - expert

Monkeypox: Get vaccinated before travelling overseas - expert

'Health Ministry should come up with guidelines.'

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Britain offers smallpox vaccine as monkeypox cases spread in Europe

Britain offers smallpox vaccine as monkeypox cases spread in Europe

Nine cases reported in UK so far.

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WHO clears Covid vaccine no 11 for emergency use

WHO clears Covid vaccine no 11 for emergency use

It is the 11th shot against the coronavirus to get clearance.

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FDA to soon authorise Pfizer's Covid booster shot for younger kids

FDA to soon authorise Pfizer's Covid booster shot for younger kids

The New York Times reports this, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Malaysia approves AstraZeneca's drug for Covid-19 prevention

Malaysia approves AstraZeneca's drug for Covid-19 prevention

For adults and those aged 12 and above, says Health Ministry.

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Immunocompromised teens can get booster 4 months after primary vaccine

Immunocompromised teens can get booster 4 months after primary vaccine

They first need to consult a registered medical practitioner.

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CM concerned with low take up of NIPKids in Penang

CM concerned with low take up of NIPKids in Penang

Less than half of Penang children have gotten first dose.

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Covid-19 vaccine makers shift focus to boosters

Covid-19 vaccine makers shift focus to boosters

Market expected to be smaller, more competitive after widespread vaccination.

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EU regulator hopes to approve Covid variant-adapted vaccines by autumn

EU regulator hopes to approve Covid variant-adapted vaccines by autumn

'This would allow manufacturers to adjust their production lines accordingly.'

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Main negotiators reach 'outcome' on Covid vaccine IP waiver - WTO

Main negotiators reach 'outcome' on Covid vaccine IP waiver - WTO

The US, EU, India and South Africa have been locked in 18-month-long impasse.

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Chinese Omicron-specific mRNA Covid vaccine to be trialled in UAE

Chinese Omicron-specific mRNA Covid vaccine to be trialled in UAE

China has vaccinated over 88 percent of its people with non-mRNA shots.

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WHO-backed vaccine resolution wins 24 percent support at Moderna

WHO-backed vaccine resolution wins 24 percent support at Moderna

Production shifts could help combat the global pandemic, proponents say.

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Pfizer seeks US authorisation of booster shot for younger kids

Pfizer seeks US authorisation of booster shot for younger kids

Its Covid-19 vaccine is for children aged 5 to 11 years.

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COMMENT | Lessons from Covax could help vaccine equity

COMMENT | Lessons from Covax could help vaccine equity

Covax was supposed to be the elixir for vaccine inequality - it wasn’t.

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COMMENT | Computer modelling to aid search for HIV vaccine

COMMENT | Computer modelling to aid search for HIV vaccine

The search continues at a brisk pace thanks to some rapid developments.

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How to get additional Covid-19 shots if you are eligible

How to get additional Covid-19 shots if you are eligible

Extra vax shots for elderly, children, and int'l travellers.

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