‘I refer people to how successful the Israelis have been in getting virtually every age group boostered,’ says US government’s chief medical adviser

Data from 2.5 million who got vaccine finds phenomenon afflicted only 0.002%, and was found to be serious in only 2% of those cases that did develop

Top US health official Dr. Anthony Fauci says Israel to soon have more information on known but rare side effect called myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, in younger males

Top US health official speaks with Army Radio, says Israel providing good information on vaccinations; says he's particularly interested in results of doses given to IDF troops

After an FDA advisory panel limits 3rd COVID-19 shot to those over 65, Francis Collins says the US may follow Israel by opening up eligibility list over time

Agencies awaiting critical info from vaccine makers; Moderna looking increasingly likely to require more time beyond September 20 target

US chief medical adviser says additional dose will be recommended for those with weakened immune systems, but data still being collected on boosters for older Americans

Bennett tells HMO executives government resources are at their disposal, discusses vaccine rollout with America's Fauci; health officials weigh quarantine for all arrivals

Leading medical adviser expresses frustration over unvaccinated, Delta variant keeping pandemic around, says new mask guidelines, booster shots under consideration

Chief medical adviser to Biden laments resurgence, warns mask recommendation under consideration, including for vaccinated