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COVID-19: FDA Panel Recommends Booster Shots For Some Americans COVID-19: FDA Panel Recommends Booster Shots For Some Americans
Covid-19: FDA Panel Recommends Booster Shots For Some Americans COVID-19 vaccination booster shots are now being recommended for some Americans, but not others, a federal advisory group just announced. The Food and Drug Administration's scientific advisory committee held daylong discussions on Friday, Sept. 17 after which it determined that those who are age 65 or older or are at high risk of severe COVID should get booster shots. Earlier, the panel announced it had overwhelmingly voted against approving a Pfizer/BioNTech booster for all people 16 and older. The vote was 16-2. The FDA typically follows the determinations of the panel. A group of …

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