by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
Original article written by Crystal Phend for MedPage Today Making the pandemic’s emergency suspension of Medicare’s telehealth rules permanent got overwhelming support at a virtual hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s health...
by Diana Procopis | May 20, 2021 | News
As the U.S. launches a campaign to vaccinate teens against COVID-19, public-health officials are leaping into action on a new strategy designed to involve family doctors, pediatricians and schools. “School-based vaccinations have the benefit of reaching adolescents in...
by Diana Procopis | May 13, 2021 | News
(NEW YORK) — With Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine now greenlit for children 12 years old and up, those eagerly awaiting the moment now have to find a place to get it. The rollout will be a “multi-pronged approach,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory...
by Diana Procopis | May 13, 2021 | News
NEW YORK (AP) — Children ages 12 and older can now roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., offering parents and schools a chance to relax their pandemic precautions and bringing the country a step closer to controlling the virus. ARE THE SHOTS THE...
by Diana Procopis | May 13, 2021 | News
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said this week that vaccinations are set to be cleared for 12- to 15-year-olds. Clinical trials have found that children in the age group may safely receive the dose already available for adults, and indicate that it is highly effective at...
by Diana Procopis | May 10, 2021 | News
Adolescents could soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccines, making full, in-person school even more likely. Anyone with a 12-to-15-year-old in their life got encouraging news this week when our colleagues reported that the Food and Drug Administration is set to...
