CDC expected to give final approval on new COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA gave its approval for the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer on Monday.
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The FDA gave its approval for the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer on Monday.
Doctors said it's important to get as many people protected with vaccinations as possible to prevent outbreaks and save lives.
The FDA has asked its advisers to discuss the specific strain to choose for the vaccine update but to vote only on whether the vaccine should target a single XBB strain.
Advisers to the FDA are set to vote on updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters and which strain of the virus they would target.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.
The approach would mean Americans no longer have to keep track of how many shots they've received.
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
The FDA says it is waiting for data to be submitted next year to clear shots for some of the youngest Pfizer vaccine recipients.
Camden is among many counties and drug chains now offering the new COVID-19 booster.
The panel will next vote on rival Moderna's version of the booster update, to be used in adults only
On Thursday, a CDC advisory committee will decide whether or not to recommend the new booster.
