A new document from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated the FDA does not "require demonstration of the prevention of infection or transmission" in order to authorize a vaccine.
2021 filings reveal Pfizer had reason to believe its COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness waned, although the company did not choose to release the information until months after the revelation.
President Joe Biden signed a bill ending the COVID-19 national emergency in the US, but his administration launched a $5 billion program named Project Next Gen that aims to expedite the development of new COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, sparking concerns over government overreach and individual liberties, despite recent research indicating natural immunity may provide superior protection.
"On Monday, April 10, 2023, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 7, which terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic," the White House announcement reads.
Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul grilled Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel on Wednesday over whether the shot is safe for teen boys, citing an increased risk of myocarditis.