Florida surgeon general disagrees with FDA on COVID vaccines for kids under 5; state does not pre-order doses
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
Marla Tellez discusses COVID-19 battle
FOX 11's Marla Tellez is back on the air after a tricky battle with COVID-19. This comes as Tellez and husband Jon are both fully vaccinated and boosted.
FOX 11's Marla Tellez is back on the air after a tricky battle with COVID-19. This comes as Tellez and husband Jon are both fully vaccinated and boosted.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine for teens, school-age kids
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
Weekly testing to end for LAUSD students, teachers
Most students and staff will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test every week.
Most students and staff will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test every week.
LA County could bring back indoor mask mandate if COVID numbers keep going up
Dr. Barbara Ferrer warns LA County could bring back the indoor mask mandate if COVID numbers continue to go up.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer warns LA County could bring back the indoor mask mandate if COVID numbers continue to go up.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Officials hoping more take vaccine, booster shots amid surging cases
Officials are urging the entire family to get vaccinated now that the CDC is recommending Pfizer boosters for kids as young as 5.
Officials are urging the entire family to get vaccinated now that the CDC is recommending Pfizer boosters for kids as young as 5.
Parents weigh in on COVID vaccine boosters for their kids
The FDA gave Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster emergency authorization for use in kids 5 to 11. Some local parents are divided on whether their kids will get the shot.
The FDA gave Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster emergency authorization for use in kids 5 to 11. Some local parents are divided on whether their kids will get the shot.
Tujunga doctor charged with making fake COVID vaccine cards
Donald Plance was charged Tuesday with allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and injecting some of his patients with blood plasma he received from donors.
Donald Plance was charged Tuesday with allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and injecting some of his patients with blood plasma he received from donors.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout restricted amid rare blood clot concerns
Health regulators are "strictly limiting" who can get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clot concerns.
Health regulators are "strictly limiting" who can get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clot concerns.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution restricted amid rare blood clot concerns
Health regulators are "strictly limiting" who can get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clot concerns.
Health regulators are "strictly limiting" who can get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clot concerns.
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
LAUSD expected to delay student COVID-19 vaccine mandate until July 2023
LAUSD Superintendent recommends delaying the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine policy for eligible students.
LAUSD Superintendent recommends delaying the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine policy for eligible students.
LAUSD expected to delay student COVID-19 vaccine mandate until July 2023
LAUSD Superintendent recommends delaying the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine policy for eligible students.
LAUSD Superintendent recommends delaying the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine policy for eligible students.
Is the U.S. out of the pandemic peak?
Dr. Anthony Fauci's recent declaration that the U.S. is out of the pandemic phase stirred a nationwide debate.
Dr. Anthony Fauci's recent declaration that the U.S. is out of the pandemic phase stirred a nationwide debate.
Long Beach to follow LA County in requiring masks for airport, buses, trains, Uber, Lyft
The City of Long Beach is planning to follow Los Angeles County in bringing back the travel mask requirements.
The City of Long Beach is planning to follow Los Angeles County in bringing back the travel mask requirements.