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Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

Headline from WNYT Albany, on the newest of 2 developments

Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize their COVID-19 booster shot to all people 18 and older.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Pfizer may seek approval for boosters for all adults as early as this week: report

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

    Headline from WNYT Albany ·

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133 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hill

    Pfizer may seek approval for boosters for all adults as early as this week: report (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Pfizer and BioNTech are soon expected to submit for approval regarding booster shots of their COVID-19 vaccine for all adults.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Pfizer expected to seek authorization for coronavirus vaccine booster for people age 18 and older (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Kaitlan Collins, CNN Pfizer is expected to seek US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine booster shot for people 18 and older, a Biden administration official said Monday. The request could come as soon as this week, although the date could shift.

  3. WNYT Albany

    Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Independent Tribune's feed description

    Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with

  4. NBC News

    Pfizer asks for FDA authorization for booster for everyone 18 and up (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Pfizer is asking the FDA to authorize its booster shot for everyone ages 18 and up. The move would greatly expand booster access in the United States.

  5. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults | NewsChannel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older. Older Americans

  6. KTVB Boise

    Pfizer asks FDA to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

    Pfizer is submitting early results of a booster study in 10,000 people to make its case that it's time to further expand the booster campaign.

  7. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 booster shot for all adults over age of 18 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.

  8. WFAA Dallas

    Reports: Pfizer to seek vaccine booster authorization for all US adults (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Pfizer could request, as soon as this week, authorization for its COVID-19 booster shot to be expanded to Americans 18 and older.

  9. NBC Los Angeles

    Pfizer Asks FDA to Authorize Covid Booster Shots for All Adults (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    If approved, it would significantly increase the number of people eligible to get the extra shots.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Pfizer asks US to authorise COVID booster jabs for all adults (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    FDA advisers in September rejected Pfizer boosters for all, saying they were unconvinced healthy adults need extra dose.

  11. Delaware Public Media

    Pfizer and BioNTech ask FDA to authorize COVID vaccine booster for people 18+ (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The companies say a study of more than 10,000 volunteers showed a vaccine efficacy of 95% or greater for people receiving the booster.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Pfizer Asks FDA to Authorize COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Adults (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings.

  13. Newsweek

    With holidays approaching, Pfizer asks regulators to approve vax boosters for all adults (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Pfizer asks the FDA to give the OK for all adults to get vaccine booster shots before holiday travelings and gatherings are upon us.

  14. WMUR

    Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine booster for all adults (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The new request from Pfizer and BioNTech comes as federal health officials have made clear their concern about waning immunity as the nation heads into the winter months.

  15. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Pfizer seeks booster's authorization for all adults (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech are expected to seek authorization for their coronavirus vaccine booster shot for anyone 18 or older, a move that could increase booster rates at a critical moment in the pandemic, according to three officials familiar with the situation.

  16. CBS News

    Pfizer asks FDA to authorize booster shot for all adults (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Pfizer booster is currently recommended for seniors and other higher-risk adults.

  17. KVIA El Paso

    Pfizer requests FDA authorization for Covid vaccine boosters for all adults (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    WASHINGTON, DC -- Pfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday afternoon that they're seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for a Covid-19 vaccine booster for all individuals age 18 and older.

  18. KTVZ Bend

    Pfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for Covid-19 vaccine booster for all adults (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday they’re seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for a Covid-19 vaccine booster for all individuals age 18 and older.

  19. Fox News

    Pfizer, BioNTech expected to ask for regulators' approval of COVID-19 boosters for all adults: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Vaccine-makers Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech are expected to ask federal regulators to clear their COVID-19 booster shots for all adults, according to a new report.

  20. New York Times

    Pfizer Asks F.D.A. to Expand Booster Eligibility to All Adults (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    In a turnaround, the agency is expected to grant the request before the winter holiday season, giving access to all 181 million fully vaccinated people.

  21. Voice of America

    Pfizer Asks US Regulators to Expand Booster Shot of COVID-19 Vaccine to All Adult Americans (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Request comes just weeks after FDA and CDC approved Pfizer vaccine as booster to older Americans, other adults at high risk of infection and certain frontline workers

  22. France 24

    Pfizer requests US emergency authorization for Covid booster for adults (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech announced Tuesday they have formally submitted a request asking US officials for emergency authorization of their Covid-19 booster vaccine for people aged 18 and older.

  23. Boston

    Pfizer asks FDA to expand booster eligibility to all adults (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The FDA may potentially grant Pfizer's request to authorize booster shots for those 18 or older before Thanksgiving.

  24. Legitgov

  25. Townhall

    Pfizer Expected to Seek Authorization for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster for All Adults (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Pharmaceutical company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech are expected to seek authorization for their Wuhan coronavirus vaccine booster for adults age 18 and older, The Washington Post reported Monday.The

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