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The FDA advisory committee discussed vaccine safety, effectiveness of the current shots, potential seasonality of COVID-19 and more. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus

January 27, 2023

FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach – 5 questions answered

Many questions remain about next steps for US vaccine policy. But the FDA advisory panel’s hearty endorsement of a single-composition COVID-19 vaccine represents a pivotal step.

November 10, 2022

Previous COVID infection may not protect you from the new subvariant wave. Are you due for a booster?

Nicholas Wood, University of Sydney

The next COVID wave has already hit our shores. Make sure you check whether you’re recommended for another booster dose of vaccine.

September 25, 2022

Omicron-specific vaccines may give slightly better COVID protection – but getting boosted promptly is the best bet

Nathan Bartlett, University of Newcastle

As the virus that causes COVID evolves, keeping up with it remains a challenge for variant-specific vaccines. The booster you can get now is the best one to get.

It is safe to get the newly formulated COVID-19 booster shot and the flu shot at the same time. SDI Productions/ E+ via Getty Images

September 22, 2022

When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

Libby Richards, Purdue University

When COVID-19 and the flu co-infect, it’s ‘flurona.’ But such cases are rare, and there are effective ways to protect yourself from both viruses.

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