Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots Have Been Authorized for Children as Young as 5: What Parents Need to Know

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With children back in the classroom, and with the rest of us having resumed many of our pre-pandemic activities, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to infect thousands of people a day in the U.S, including children. To protect the youngest among us from serious illness, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s new, Omicron-specific booster shot for children from 5 to 11 years old; Moderna’s booster has been authorized for children from 6 to 17. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated its guidance accordingly as of Oct. 12.

Nilay Donmez

Nilay Donmez, M.D.

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Kavisya Cherukuri

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Susan Zhao

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Debbie Schub

Debbie Schub, D.M.D.

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Podcast: Minimally Invasive Treatments for Prostate Care

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In this episode of Back to Health, Timothy McClure, M.D. discusses what patients should know about minimally invasive treatments for prostate care.

Understanding Psoriasis: The Surface Appearance and Inner Workings of a Common Skin Disease

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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by scaly plaques—raised patches of skin that may be itchy and painful. Affected areas include the scalp, elbows, knees, belly button and buttocks. The disease can also affect the nails and joints.

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Sajawal Ali, M.D., M.S.

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Isaac Overson's Story

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10 year old Boy Receives Life-Saving Liver Transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian After Being Turned Down By Multiple Hospitals

Alyson Gutman

Alyson Gutman, M.D.

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