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Health officials say the vaccine is likely to become an annual shot, similar to the flu shot.

The shortage comes as there has been a steady increase in rates of syphilis since 2000. Inventory can start depleting as early as this month, Pfizer said.

Researchers say the main problem is that the information is provided at a college reading level, creating a problem for people with low literacy or limited English language proficiency.

Experts are expressing concern about the more transmissible subvariant.

Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, modified to target today's most common and contagious variant. The latest move may expand protection before an expected winter wave.

Pfizer has submitted data on its bivalent COVID-19 booster shot that specifically targets the latest omicron subvariants. If authorized, the company says the shots could be ready as soon as September.

Two reporters from The Detroit News joined to recap recent Michigan-related testimony given at the January 6 committee hearing, as well as what Michiganders should know about new vaccines for kids under 5. Then, we discussed new viewing stations for colorblind visitors in the Porcupine Mountains, and a journalist shared her story of reporting on Mount Pleasant's residential boarding school.

NPR talks to Claire Hannan, who has helped navigate vaccine rollouts in all 50 states, about some of the challenges involved in quickly getting shots out to millions of young kids.

Doctors and health departments are starting to offer appointments, as doses are being distributed throughout the state.

Researchers asked more than 1,100 adolescents and young adults about various incentives offered to young people to get a COVID vaccine