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    FDA staff say Pfizer COVID-19 boosters improve immunity but may not be needed

    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 5:12 PM UTC

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists said on Wednesday that a third booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine generates a higher immune response in recipients, but stopped short of saying the extra shots are needed broadly.

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    Biden's child tax credit pays big in Republican states, popular with voters

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