The efficacy of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine among kids aged six months to under five years was 80.3%. WASHINGTON: The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine is safe and effective for children aged six months to under five years when given in three doses, the companies said in a statement Monday. The announcement comes as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning … [Read more...] about Pfizer Covid vaccine for under-fives effective with three doses
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Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?
It’s estimated that millions of people in the US use period-tracking apps to plan ahead, track when they are ovulating, and monitor other health effects. The apps can help signal when a period is late. After Politico published on May 2 a draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicating that Roe v. Wade, the law that guarantees the constitutional right to an abortion, would be … [Read more...] about Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?
Olongapo starts giving 2nd booster shot vs COVID to frontliners, seniors
An elderly resident of Olongapo City gets vaccinated against COVID-19. The local government will begin administering second booster shots against COVID-19 to healthcare workers and senior citizens on Tuesday, May 24. (Photo courtesy of Olongapo City Information Center) OLONGAPO CITY–The city government here will begin administering second booster shots against COVID-19 to … [Read more...] about Olongapo starts giving 2nd booster shot vs COVID to frontliners, seniors
Joe Biden says China & North Korea yet to accept US offer of vaccines
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg The U.S. has offered vaccines to both North Korea and China, and is prepared to do so immediately, U.S. President Joe Biden said on May 21 . However, neither country has responded to the offer, he added. In addition, a meeting with North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is contingent on … [Read more...] about Joe Biden says China & North Korea yet to accept US offer of vaccines
Teenagers grow micro business amid pandemic
LEARNING WHILE HELPING The David family (above) opened EZ “Sari-sari” store with the help of young philanthropists Ethan Qua (lower left) and Zachary Lee. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS During the darkest days of COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that shone through was the Filipinos’ indomitable “bayanihan” spirit. As Charles Dickens wrote, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of … [Read more...] about Teenagers grow micro business amid pandemic