![US FDA postpones meeting on authorising Pfizer-BionTech vaccine for younger children US FDA postpones meeting on authorising Pfizer-BionTech vaccine for younger children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630543232_TBWalkPfizer.jpg)
US FDA postpones meeting on authorising Pfizer-BionTech vaccine for younger children
It needed more data from an ongoing trial of a third vaccine dose in younger children in order to move forward with emergency use authorisation.
Sat Feb 12 2022
![Should everyone get a COVID booster? Many scientists believe yes Should everyone get a COVID booster? Many scientists believe yes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637285963_VACCINE.jpg)
Should everyone get a COVID booster? Many scientists believe yes
Many scientists tracking the data believe it's the right time for the move.
Fri Nov 19 2021
![Vaccinate young kids or no? US parents wrestle with the decision Vaccinate young kids or no? US parents wrestle with the decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71635905391_VACCINE.jpg)
Vaccinate young kids or no? US parents wrestle with the decision
The US FDA authorisation of the vaccine for kids aged five to 11 paves the way for the innoculation of 28 million children in the US.
Wed Nov 03 2021
![US FDA advisers weigh Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children US FDA advisers weigh Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81588117257_DrAnthonyFauci.jpg)
US FDA advisers weigh Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children
The panel's vote is an important regulatory step in getting the vaccine into the arms of millions of children.
Tue Oct 26 2021
![Biogen, Eisai report design of real-world study of Alzheimer's treatment Biogen, Eisai report design of real-world study of Alzheimer's treatment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627610706_ADUHELM.jpg)
Biogen, Eisai report design of real-world study of Alzheimer's treatment
Biogen said the main goal of the current study will be to evaluate how well Aduhelm slows the progress of Alzheimer's in dosed patients.
Fri Jul 30 2021
![Moderna in talks with FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric study Moderna in talks with FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627322412_moderna.jpg)
Moderna in talks with FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric study
The objective of the discussion with the US FDA is to enroll a larger safety database, which increases the likelihood of detecting rarer events.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![National recovery hinges on vaccination, look out for these success factors National recovery hinges on vaccination, look out for these success factors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625477588_VACCINE.jpg)
National recovery hinges on vaccination, look out for these success factors
Our actions in the next few months will shape Malaysia's trajectory towards recovery.
Mon Jul 05 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia hits almost 7k COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, FB set up special centre to monitor Israel-Gaza conflict content
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu May 20 2021
![US FDA to scrutinize vaccine design behind COVID-19 shots linked to blood clots US FDA to scrutinize vaccine design behind COVID-19 shots linked to blood clots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618220241_AstraZeneca.jpg)
US FDA to scrutinize vaccine design behind COVID-19 shots linked to blood clots
The US agency will analyze data from clinical trials of several vaccines using these viral vectors to look for clues.
Wed Apr 14 2021
![US FDA looks to reduce toxic elements in baby food, boost inspections US FDA looks to reduce toxic elements in baby food, boost inspections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614992095_FDA.jpg)
US FDA looks to reduce toxic elements in baby food, boost inspections
The FDA stopped short of committing to issuing new regulations, however.
Sat Mar 06 2021
![Vaccine rollout raises real-world questions Vaccine rollout raises real-world questions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611702699_TBNURSEHUNGARYVACC.jpg)
Vaccine rollout raises real-world questions
There is also concern that longer gaps between doses could provide the ideal environment for the virus to mutate further.
Sat Feb 06 2021
![US FDA gearing up for rapid review of potential COVID-19 booster shots US FDA gearing up for rapid review of potential COVID-19 booster shots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612493758_USA.jpg)
US FDA gearing up for rapid review of potential COVID-19 booster shots
Scientists must agree upon at what point a variant has strayed too far from the unaltered virus and requires a new vaccine.
Fri Feb 05 2021
![US FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use US FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607741953_PFIZER.jpg)
US FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Healthcare workers and elderly people are expected to be the main recipients of a first round of 2.9 million doses.
Sat Dec 12 2020
![First in line for COVID vaccine? Some US health care workers say no First in line for COVID vaccine? Some US health care workers say no](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51606987498_VACCINE.jpg)
First in line for COVID vaccine? Some US health care workers say no
Some want more time, despite assurances from experts that they trust the vaccine vetting process carried out by the US FDA.
Thu Dec 03 2020
![COVID-19 vaccine: The next steps COVID-19 vaccine: The next steps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606030552_VACCINE.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccine: The next steps
The US FDA will immediately begin evaluating the results of the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials conducted by Pfizer/BioNTech.
Sun Nov 22 2020