Federal health advisers have narrowly backed an experimental vaccine from Pfizer that could become the first shot to protect older adults against the respiratory illness known as RSV. A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisers voted 7-4 in favor of the shot's safety and effectiveness for people 60 and older. The recommendation is non-binding and the FDA will make its own decision on the vaccine. For most healthy people, RSV is a cold-like nuisance. But the virus can be dangerous for young children and the elderly. Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline are each seeking FDA approval for two new vaccines to protect older Americans from infections.
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Part two of 'Hidden Black History,' our four-part series highlighting unsung pioneers across industries continues with a look at STEM trailblazers. Black women have always been mothers of invention. That genius, however, isn't always acknowledged. These 10 creators are just a handful of the legions of "hidden figures" who must be seen. Learn about their prolific contributions in this article from EBONY's HBCU STEM Queens Commemorative print issue on stands now.
App State will celebrate Black History Month in February 2023 to recognize the many important contributions that Black people have made to our institution, our community and our nation.
/PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced a new initiative that will address barriers to care in underserved communities across the country. The...