Medical expert answers questions on COVID
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to answer all your questions about COVID-19.
Vaccine
FDA advisers endorse vaccine for kids under 5
The U.S. has taken another step toward making children younger than 5 years old eligible for COVID vaccinations. Advisers to the FDA on Wednesday unanimously voted to recommend authorization of Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines for kids aged 6 months to under 5 years. It's a critical move for the youngest Americans, who until now have not been able to be inoculated. Meg Oliver reports.
Parents react to FDA advisers' vote on kids' COVID vaccines
CDC advisers are set to meet Saturday, where they will decide on a formal recommendation.
FDA panel supports COVID shots for young children
In a major step, a Food and Drug Administration panel has recommended authorizing Moderna's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 6, and Pfizer's three-dose vaccine for children under the age of 5. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports, and then Denis Nash, professor of epidemiology from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health, discusses the latest developments.
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Biden pushes oil companies on gas production; FDA panel supports COVID vaccine for kids under 5
COVID shots for young kids could be available in days
Food and Drug Administration advisers have signed off on COVID-19 shots for children 5 and younger. The vaccine still needs final authorization from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meg Oliver has the latest.
FDA panel reviews COVID vaccines for kids
The FDA's vaccine advisory panel is meeting today to vote on Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 shots for children 5 and under. That same committee voted Tuesday to endorse Moderna's shot for kids ages 6 to 17. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains what parents need to know before the FDA and CDC give their final approval.
FDA reviews COVID-19 vaccines for young kids
A panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is meeting Wednesday to consider approving Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines for young children. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder and medical director of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, speaks to "CBS News Mornings" about what parents should know before scheduling vaccination appointments for their kids.
FDA advisers back Moderna's COVID vaccine for kids ages 6 and up
A government advisory panel has endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
CDC lifts COVID test requirement for travelers
The CDC has announced that air travelers coming to the United States will no longer need to provide a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country. Michael George has the latest.
6/9: Red and Blue
What to expect from Jan. 6 committee hearing; White House prepares to distribute COVID vaccines to kids under 5
Moderna: New booster gives strong Omicron protection
Moderna says a new version of its COVID-19 vaccine is superior to its original shots and could be available in late summer.
New COVID vaccine nears authorization
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine and plans to get children under five-years-old vaccinated.
6/7: Red and Blue
Biden administration aiming to combat inflation; FDA advisory panel discusses Novavax COVID vaccine
Hospital studying long-term impacts of COVID in kids
Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is conducting a three-year study to learn more about the long-term effects of COVID in kids. Young patients said they had a hard time doing everyday activities after testing positive. Jericka Duncan has more.
COVID cases in California tick upwards
COVID infections and hospitalizations are dropping nationwide, but in California, there has been a 30% increase in positive cases over the last week. The uptick has brought back indoor mask mandates as Pride Month events get underway. Tom Wait has more.
Dr. Agus answers your COVID-19 questions
CBS News medical consultant Dr. David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss COVID and breakthrough cases.
Pfizer seeks vaccine authorization young kids
Kids younger than 5 are one step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer applied for emergency use authorization for kids 6 months to 5 years old -- the only age group vaccines are not yet approved for. Nikki Battiste reports.
Ask Dr. Agus
CBS News medical consultant Dr. David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss gun violence, mental health and your questions about COVID and monkeypox.
Monkeypox in Europe: Where it is and how authorities are reacting
EU officials aren't sounding alarms about widespread epidemics, but they are urging countries to check vaccine supplies, and in some cases, offering them as a precaution.
U.S. has vaccines for monkeypox outbreak
U.S. officials are in the process of releasing monkeypox vaccines from the nation's stockpile for people at high risk from the outbreak. CBS News' Tanya Rivero sits down with Dr. Céline R. Gounder, editor-at-large for public health for Kaiser Health News, to discuss the outbreak and weigh how concerned Americans should be.
Pfizer says 3-dose vaccine effective in kids
Pfizer said its three-dose COVID vaccine for kids younger than 5 is 80% effective against illness from the Omicron variant.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Monkeypox cases spreading worldwide
How concerned should you be about monkeypox? Dr. Donald Vinh, an infectious disease physician and medical microbiologist, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the spread and what symptoms to look out for.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID vaccine boosters for kids as young as 5
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
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Trump says suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting is in custody
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
Trump says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody. 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.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs
Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
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.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.