The president had sounded fairly certain everyone would be eligible for booster shots soon.
, including health care workers and emergency responders. Officials say teachers could also be considered part of that group. A final decision from the FDA about booster shots is expected by next week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would also have to weigh in on the issue. The panel didn’t address when those who received vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson could be eligible for boosters.
The hours of debate that preceded the panel’s vote on booster shots illustrate how the science is still out on the issue. Many committee members said there wasn’t enough data to make a clear recommendation on whether the benefits of a booster shot outweighed the risk for younger adults.
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