What the FDA's Pfizer booster decision means
Amid confusion about whether COVID-19 booster shots are necessary, Dr. Jon LaPook explains what the FDA’s decision on the Pfizer booster shot means and who should be getting them.
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FDA hampers Biden’s COVID booster plan
Prior to the FDA's announcement Friday that a COVID-19 booster shot is only recommended for some Americans, President Biden planned to begin offering booster shots to the general public as soon as next week. Nancy Cordes has more on how Mr. Biden has softened his position.
Doctors Jon Lapook and Holly Phillips discuss the major medical stories of the week including a possible ban on trans fats by the FDA
Doctors Jon Lapook and Holly Phillips discuss the major medical stories of the week including a possible ban on trans fats by the FDA on "CBS This Morning: Saturday."
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss your local supermarket products and their nutritional value
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss your local supermarket products and their nutritional value. The FDA will reevaluate regulations about these claims, including the definition and use of the word "healthy" on labels.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the top medical stories of the week
Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the top medical stories of the week including the FDA’s plans to overhaul nutrition information on food labels and how a simple blood test could revolutionize prenatal screening for Down syndrome and other disorders.
FDA issues emergency approval for remdesivir
President Trump left for Camp David this weekend, his first trip outside of the White House since late March. On Friday, he announced the FDA has approved an emergency order for remdesivir. The drug has been touted as a new potential treatment for severe cases of COVID-19. Nikole Killion reports on the Trump administration's efforts to find a vaccine -- dubbed "Operation Warp Speed."
FDA approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA has approved the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine. About 3 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine are expected to be shipped as early as the weekend. Tom Hanson reports on the beginning of what will be the largest vaccination effort in American history.
Panel backs Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
A panel of experts with the Food and Drug Administration recommended the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use authorization. Nearly 4 million shots could be shipped out as soon as Sunday. The new shipment comes with fresh warnings from top health officials who say that states should not start relaxing restrictions. Michael George reports.
FDA panel meets to discuss booster shots
The White House wants to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to the general public as soon as next week. An FDA panel is meeting today to debate whether to OK that. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more on that plus other issues on the president's agenda.
Biden goes after wealthy in speech on economy
In a speech promoting his economic agenda, President Biden on Thursday criticized the wealthy and corporations for not paying their fair share of taxes. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Axios' political reporter Sarah Mucha, and The Washington Post's Capitol Hill reporter Rhonda Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and the latest on the White House's effort to address rapper Nicki Minaj's questions about vaccines.
Scientists split on COVID vaccine booster
Scientists are debating whether COVID-19 booster shots are necessary for those who are not immunocompromised, with some saying the vaccine is effective enough on its own. An FDA committee will vote Friday whether to approve Pfizer's booster shot. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Should the general population get booster shots
The FDA will decide on Friday whether some vaccinated people should get COVID-19 booster shots. Dr. Marcos Mestre, vice president and chief medical officer of Nicklaus Children's Hospital, joins CBSN with more.
FDA to meet over COVID booster shots
An FDA advisory committee will meet Friday to discuss and vote on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, there are conflicting studies on whether another shot is already needed. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain what the science is telling us.
1 in 500 Americans have died from COVID-19
The pandemic continues to devastate the U.S., as 1 in 500 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Meanwhile, the country is pushing its vaccination efforts amid talks of implementing possible booster shots. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joined CBSN to talk about the latest coronavirus news.
The fight over COVID-19 booster shots heats up
In Tennessee, less than 45% of the population is fully vaccinated. The state leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
FDA neutral on COVID boosters
The FDA is not yet taking a definitive stance on whether or not booster shots are needed to help protect people from coronavirus infections. A key advisory committee is set to meet to discuss authorizing an extra dose of Pfizer's vaccine in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Tennessee, where first vaccine doses remain low. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Pfizer, Moderna call for COVID booster shots
Pfizer and Moderna are pushing for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but the Food and Drug Administration has yet to support a third dose. Many Americans still need to be convinced to get their first shot. Omar Villafranca has more.
Controversy over COVID booster shot plan
Two senior U.S. vaccine regulators who are leaving the FDA have come out against the White House plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. A group of international scientists published research in The Lancet on Monday concluding that while a third dose is beneficial to the immunocompromised, the average person does not need it yet. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the controversy.
Kimmel jokes hospitals shouldn't treat patients who take ivermectin
"We've still got a lot of pan-dimwits out there," Jimmy Kimmel said.
Hospitalization rates up among unvaccinated teens
The CDC says unvaccinated teens are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with those who have been fully vaccinated. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 200,000 coronavirus cases were confirmed in children last week. Right now, only children between the ages of 12 and 17 are eligible for the vaccine. Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Northeast recovering after deadly storm Ida
The Northeast is recovering after the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the region. Plus, top U.S. health officials ask the Biden administration to scale back their rollout of a COVID-19 booster shot. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN's Lana Zak to preview this week's "Face the Nation."
CDC "hopeful" vaccine will soon be cleared for kids
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said the Biden administration will make vaccines "immediately available" to kids under 12 once authorized by the FDA. Meanwhile, the WHO issued a warning about a new variant emerging around the world. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Moderna asks FDA to evaluate its COVID-19 vaccine for booster
Biotech company said a third dose of its vaccine created "robust antibody responses" to the Delta variant.
U.S. sees nearly 4 million COVID cases in August
There were nearly 4 million confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S. during the month of August. This comes as most Americans are expected to be eligible for booster vaccinations within the next three weeks. Dr. Annalee Baker, an associate professor of emergency medicine at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Timeline of the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
Timeline of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to information gathered by the CBS News Confirmed team.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
British ambassador to U.S. fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Hyundai CEO says immigration raid will delay battery plant's construction
Construction will be delayed by up to three months as the plant now grapples with shortage of workers.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.