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Experts advising the Israeli government have recommended a fourth vaccine dose, but some scientists have warned that too many shots may cause a sort of immune system fatigue.

Some scientists warn that too many shots might actually harm the body’s ability to fight the Covid-19 virus. But Israeli experts say there isn’t time to wait.

An initial analysis presented to Israel’s coronavirus expert panel shows that people over 60 are three times more likely to get infected four months after getting their booster shot

Scientists debate its necessity, but some say there isn’t time to wait.

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Officials looking to fix rules amid fears hundreds of thousands will be sent to quarantine; Liberman: Hysteria worse than virus

Panel's head says the main impetus for recommending a second COVID booster shot was the spread of the omicron variant, but adds 'it’s still on ice'

Health Ministry updates earlier caseload count, indicating positivity rate of tests higher than previously reported; panel of experts says they hope Health Ministry adopts their recommendation for 4th booster for older and vulnerable population

Health officials hold open discussion to boost transparency, alleviate parents' fears; Israel expected to follow FDA lead and approve vaccinating the age group

39 shares A vial and a syringe of the Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine at the Bordeaux CHU hospital, January 7, 2021. (MEHDI FEDOUACH / AFP) WASHINGTON — Pfizer-BioNTech asked for authorization Friday to use their COVID-19 vaccine on 12-15 year olds in the United States. The companies said in a statement that they plan to make similar requests of other regulatory authorities worldwide in coming days. Their request to the Food and Drug Administration in the US comes after Phase...