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FDA authorises COVID booster shots – but for who?

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3 years ago

August 13, 2021

Getting a third shot in the arm of a COVID dose is soon going to be possible

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for people with weakened immune systems.

“Today’s action allows doctors to boost immunity in certain immunocompromised individuals who need extra protection from COVID-19,”
acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said in a statement.

The agency said organ transplant recipients and people who are similarly immunocompromised can receive a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines.

The FDA also emphasised that other fully vaccinated people are “adequately protected” and currently do not need an extra dose.

The U.S. health regulator amended the emergency use authorisations for the vaccines to allow an additional dose in certain individuals, specifically for recipients of solid organ transplant or those diagnosed with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.

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Reports of infections among vaccinated people and concerns about diminishing protection have galvanised wealthy nations to distribute booster shots.

The World Health Organization last week called for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots until at least the end of September.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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18 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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18 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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22 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.