Among other changes, the FDA also reduced the recommended time between Pfizer booster doses and first shots from six months to five.
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe Food and Drug Administration announced on Monday three updated recommendations regarding the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, including expanded emergency use of the Pfizer booster shot authorized for children aged 12 to 15. It’s the first booster in the US to be approved for this age group.
A booster shot is still recommended for all adults who received their second Moderna shot at least six months ago, or one Johnson & Johnson shot at least two months ago.
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