COVID source shout-out: Novavax’s booster is now available
This week, the FDA authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why some people are excited to get Novavax’s vaccine this fall, as opposed to Pfizer’s or Moderna’s.
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COVID-19 vaccine issues: Stories from COVID-19 Data Dispatch readers across the U.S.
Last week, I asked you, COVID-19 Data Dispatch readers, to send me your stories of challenges you experienced when trying to get this fall’s COVID-19 vaccines. I received 35 responses from readers across the country, demonstrating issues with insurance coverage, pharmacy logistics, and more.
Read MoreDid you have a hard time getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine? Tell us about it.
Even though the updated COVID-19 vaccines are supposed to be free—either covered by insurance plans or by a federal program—people keep getting bills. I’d like to collect stories about vaccine access challenges here at the COVID-19 Data Dispatch.
Read MoreSources and updates, September 17
Sources and updates for the week of September 17 include public comments to the CDC about infection controls, nasal spray recommendations, wastewater surveillance for flu, and more.
Read MoreNew COVID-19 vaccines are now available: 10 key facts and statistics about these shots
We now have two new COVID-19 vaccines available for this year’s respiratory virus season, one from Pfizer and one from Moderna, which are expected to perform well against current variants. The FDA approved both vaccines this week, and the CDC recommended them for almost all Americans. A third option, from Novavax, may become available in the coming weeks as well.
Read MoreSources and updates, May 21
Sources and updates for the week of May 21 include new funding from the CDC’s forecasting center, keeping masks in healthcare, drug overdoses, and more.
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