Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings

US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.

Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors

Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States and older adults are making up a growing share of U.S. deaths.

House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military

More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.

Fired unvaccinated NYC sanitation workers must be rehired, judge says

A judge has ruled in favor of sanitation workers who sued New York City after they were fired for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19. He ordered the workers reinstated and given back pay.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.

FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween

The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays

Bivalent booster: Pfizer seeks to expand shot to 5- to 11-year-olds

Pfizer is asking the FDA to expand use of its updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to children ages 5 to 11. The so-called bivalent shot is meant to be more effective against omicron variants of the coronavirus.

Judge rules NYC vaccine mandate for NYPD union members invalid, city appeals

According to the NYC PBA, a judge has just ruled that the city's vaccine mandate for NYPD union members is invalid and members of the department who were terminated or put on leave must be reinstated.

4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says

Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.

Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered

With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.

Should you get a new COVID vaccine booster?

New COVID-19 boosters targeting today's most common omicron strains should arrive within days. The new shots offer Americans a chance to get the most up-to-date protection. Here are some things to know.

Explainer: Should you get a new COVID booster? If so, when?

As COVID continues to mutate and with the fall season upon us, some people are already anticipating their 4th or even 5th booster shot. Here's what you need to know.

CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster

The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.