Before shots can go into little arms, the CDC will have to weigh in.
Kid COVID-19 vaccines get green light from FDA advisers
Despite the strong voting results, many advisers had concerns and caveats.
FDA advisors unanimously green-light Moderna boosters for people 65+, high-risk
Moderna boosters are recommended for the same groups eligible for a Pfizer booster.
Mix-and-match COVID boosters are as good—if not better than—all the same shots
Trial was too small to definitively compare combinations, but Moderna may have an edge.
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Biden administration expects J&J boosters in the next few weeks
The FDA has schedule an advisory meeting over the booster ahead of receiving an application.
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CDC director overrules experts, allows Pfizer boosters for health workers
Boosters also OK’d for frontline workers, day care providers, teachers, grocery workers.
Following expert advice, FDA authorizes boosters for people 65+, high risk
Advisors for the CDC will meet Thursday to set guidance on use of boosters.
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