BREAKING: FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna's Covid-19 boosters for all adults, a move that will make boosters available to everyone ages 18 and up.
“The FDA has determined that the currently available data support expanding the eligibility of a single booster dose of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to individuals 18 years of age and older,” Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a statement Friday.
“This isn’t a matter of antibody response or safety,” he said. “The FDA can make that decision on its own.” The second dose of an mRNA vaccine, from both Pfizer and Moderna, has been linked to a small but increased risk of myocarditis, or heart inflammation, particularly in young men. chose not to wait for the FDA or the CDC to act, instead opting to allow boosters for all adults in the past week.has yet to receive a single dose of the vaccine.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna boosters for all adults, sending process to CDC for last stepsBREAKING: The FDA has authorized booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 18 and older who is already considered fully vaccinated.
Baca lebih lajut »
FDA to Authorize Pfizer Booster Shots for All Adults This WeekThe FDA intends to authorize booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adults this week — potentially as early as Thursday.
Baca lebih lajut »
FDA Could Authorize Moderna Booster Shots for All Adults This WeekThe FDA could authorize booster shots of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for all adults as early as this week.
Baca lebih lajut »
BMO initiates Pfizer at outperform, says Covid drugs and strong pipeline will boost pharma stockNew for subscribers: BMO initiates Pfizer at outperform, says Covid drugs and strong pipeline will boost pharma stock. Check out CNBCPro today.
Baca lebih lajut »