FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
The FDA’s action Tuesday now opens a possible third shot to elementary-age kids, but it still requires approval from the CDC.
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Risks of pre-term delivery, death remain high in the unvaccinated
COVID vaccination rates among pregnant women in NJ remain low, increasing risks of pre-term delivery and even death.
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S.
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Murphy leaves the country as COVID cases set new NJ record
Murphy will spend Christmas in Costa Rica
As omicron spreads, what's the impact on COVID cases in NJ?
Are there different symptoms to watch for with the newer variant, and how are vaccines and treatments holding up against it?
Spike in NJ hospitalizations driven by unvaccinated
COVID hospitalization in NJ reach 8-month high
Murphy: Vaccines, mask wearing by choice 'going to work for us'
As COVID numbers rise and the latest variant stokes fears, Gov. Phil Murphy tells Fox News Sunday he's hopeful that proactive residents can stave off another lockdown.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, opens extra dose to age 16
The Pfizer vaccine is the only option in the U.S. for anyone younger than 18, either for initial vaccination or for use as a booster.
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
Mayor Bill De Blasio said he expects the new mandate to survive any legal challenges. A federal court has temporarily blocked a similar federal mandate by President Joe Biden.
Few NJ parents taking young kids for COVID vax
Adult vax rates are high, but few parents are vaxing kids in New Jersey.