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New Non-mRNA ‘Emergency’ Vaccine Authorized for COVID

September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced1 it had approved reformulated monovalent COVID shots by Pfizer and Moderna for use in individuals 12 years of age and older. They also issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for use of the reformulated jabs in children aged 6 months to 11 years.2 The updated mRNA… Read More: New Non-mRNA ‘Emergency’ Vaccine Authorized for COVID »

Emergency Resources

Preparation is key to making sure you can respond to a disaster safely and securely. Use the resources below to learn more about what you should do during a disaster and how you can respond if you have a specific medical condition. Emergency Information for Specific Disasters Information and resources from the American Red Cross… Read More: Emergency Resources »

New York City emergency medical workers prepare for layoffs

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) lift a patient into an ambulance while wearing protective gear, as the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in New York City, New York, March 24, 2020. Stefan Jeremiah | Reuters The head of New York City’s emergency medical services union said Wednesday the city is preparing to lay off hundreds… Read More: New York City emergency medical workers prepare for layoffs »