New COVID booster with updated protection now available in some N.J. locations

New COVID booster with updated protections now available in some N.J. locations
Recommended for ages 6 months and up by CDC to provide most up-to-date protection
N.J. health officials encourage residents to stay up-to-date as cases rise and immunity wanes
Can be easily received at same time as annual flu shot
Will be available from providers statewide in coming weeks; locate at Vaccines.gov

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CDC expects new Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to be available in mid-September

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax to be available to the public in mid-September, providing a more specific timeline for the arrival of the shots, pending approvals from the FDA and CDC.

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CDC says there are no plans to bring back mask mandates, even as Covid cases rise

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Covid cases are rising, just as new vaccines are almost ready

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FDA Approves Updated COVID Boosters for Fall, Including for Babies 6 Months and Up

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots, targeting new variants, and making them available for Americans as young as 6 months old from Moderna and Pfizer.

9/13/2023

Updated COVID Boosters With Omicron Target Now Available, But Demand Uncertain

Americans can now receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the severity of symptoms, protect against current variants, and curb the risk of "long COVID."

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CDC Recommends COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults and Pregnant People This Fall

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Novavax Ships Updated COVID Vaccine to U.S. After FDA Authorization, Shots Expected Soon

Vaccine maker Novavax has shipped millions of doses of its updated COVID-19 shots to distributors after receiving clearance from U.S. regulators, with the shots expected to be available at U.S. pharmacies this week.

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Posted 9/14/2023, 2:00:00 PM

New COVID booster with updated protection now available in some N.J. locations

New COVID booster with updated protections now available in some N.J. locations
Recommended for ages 6 months and up by CDC to provide most up-to-date protection
N.J. health officials encourage residents to stay up-to-date as cases rise and immunity wanes
Can be easily received at same time as annual flu shot
Will be available from providers statewide in coming weeks; locate at Vaccines.gov

nj.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/25/2023

CDC expects new Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to be available in mid-September

8/25/2023

CDC says there are no plans to bring back mask mandates, even as Covid cases rise

8/27/2023

Covid cases are rising, just as new vaccines are almost ready

The U.S. is experiencing a rise in Covid cases just as new vaccines that protect against the latest variants are almost ready.

9/11/2023

FDA Approves Updated COVID Boosters for Fall, Including for Babies 6 Months and Up

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots, targeting new variants, and making them available for Americans as young as 6 months old from Moderna and Pfizer.

9/13/2023

Updated COVID Boosters With Omicron Target Now Available, But Demand Uncertain

Americans can now receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the severity of symptoms, protect against current variants, and curb the risk of "long COVID."

10/4/2023

CDC Recommends COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults and Pregnant People This Fall

10/9/2023

Novavax Ships Updated COVID Vaccine to U.S. After FDA Authorization, Shots Expected Soon