Booster at least 80% effective against severe Omicron
Even with a booster, protection against severe disease from Omicron may be around 80 to 85.9%, compared to around 97% for ...
New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and what states is it in?
The new "XEC" COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in Europe has arrived in the US. What are the symptoms, will it cause a fall ...
Pfizer and BioNTech Receive Positive CHMP Opinion for Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine in the European Union
Upon authorization by the European Commission, the Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine will be available for individuals 6 months of age and ...
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New COVID variant XEC spreads rapidly, expected to dominate soon
At the end of June this year, a new variant of COVID-19, designated as XEC, was first detected in Germany and India. It is ...
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Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Positive EU Opinion, Awaiting Approval
Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine has received a positive recommendation from the European ...
The XEC Covid Variant Is About To Hit The U.S.—Experts Say To Look Out For These Symptoms
What are the new XEC COVID variant symptoms, and when will it hit the U.S.? Doctors explain what to watch for, and the best ...
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COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID ...
Flu season is approaching. Here's what to know about the new COVID variant XEC
A newly discovered COVID strain known as XEC continues to spread rapidly worldwide and in the U.S. Here's what to know about ...
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Real-Time Estimation of Omicron Variant Parameters Using Genomic Data
The following is a summary of “A two-variant model of SARS-COV-2 transmission: estimating the characteristics of a newly emerging strain,” published in the September 2024 issue of Infectious Diseases ...
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Pfizer/BioNTech Get CHMP Nod for Omicron KP.2 EU Vaccine
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, "Pfizer") and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, "BioNTech") today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ...
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Local health official encourages latest COVID-19 vaccine
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approval of new mRNA COVID-19 ...
BioNTech SE: Pfizer and BioNTech Receive Positive CHMP Opinion for Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine in the European Union
Upon authorization by the European Commission, the Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine will be available for individuals 6 months of age and older Data demonstrate that the Omicron KP.2-adapted ...