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Americans over 50 could soon have option of getting 2nd COVID booster shot
In keeping with The New York Instances, the choice may come as early as subsequent week.
The Meals and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee was anticipated to think about the extra booster shot proposal on April 6. Nonetheless, new knowledge from Israel supplies new proof {that a} fourth coronavirus vaccine affords enhanced safety towards extreme sickness.
Consultants say, technically, a fourth dose is at present accessible for anybody who says they want one as a result of they’re immunocompromised.
The transfer by the White Home wouldn’t quantity to an official second booster advice, however would give everybody over 50 the choice.
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