booster shot

2022.01.14

10:20

J&J booster shot 85% effective against hospitalization by Omicron, SA study says

Asian Tech Press (Jan 14) -- A South African study shows that Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is up to 85% effective against hospitalization caused by the Omicron variant.

2022.01.06

03:49

U.S. CDC recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster for ages 12-15

Asian Tech Press (Jan 6) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Wednesday Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster doses for ages 12 to 15 years.

2021.12.31

09:25

U.S. FDA said to approve Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster for ages 12-15

Asian Tech Press (Dec 31) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to approve the use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in children aged 12 to 15 next Monday, according to the New York Times, citing sources familiar with the matter.

2021.12.17

07:05

Japan PM calls with Pfizer CEO for early supply of COVID-19 vaccine booster

Asian Tech Press (Dec 17) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reportedly spoke by phone Friday with Pfizer Inc. CEO Albert Bourla, asking for an early supply of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.

2021.12.15

08:39

HKU study shows 2-dose course of Pfizer, Sinovac vax inadequate against Omicron

Asian Tech Press (Dec 15)-- Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine are inadequate against the Omicron variant, and a third dose is recommended as soon as possible, according to research released Tuesday by the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

2021.12.13

07:58

Pfizer booster shot effective against Omicron, Israeli study shows

Asian Tech Press (Dec 13) -- A new Israeli study shows that a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty, which was co-developed by Pfizer Inc. and German company BioNTech SE, is effective against the Omicron variant, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

2021.12.10

10:02

U.S. FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster for 16- and 17-year-olds

Asian Tech Press (Dec 10) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Thursday a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer Inc. and German company BioNTech SE for 16- to 17-year-olds.

2021.11.19

15:38

U.S. FDA approves Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine boosters for adults

Asian Tech Press (Nov 19) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the emergency use for Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all individuals 18 years of age and older on Friday, according to the Washington Post.

2021.11.17

11:25

Malaysia approves Sinovac, AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccines as booster shots

Asian Tech Press (Nov 17) -- Malaysia has conditionally approved Sinovac and AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccines as booster shots.

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