FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

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A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine Friday, saying they should be offered at least two months after immunization.

Published 1 year ago · Washington, United States

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Times of India

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J Covid-19 vaccine

US health advisers endorsed a booster of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine, citing concern that Americans who got the single-dose shot aren't as protected as those given two-dose brands. J&J told the Food and Drug Administration that an extra dose adds important protection as early as two months after initial vaccination — but that it might work better if people wait until six months later.

1 year ago·Mumbai, India

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Yahoo News

J&J Booster Backed by FDA Panel; U.S Travel Eases: Virus Update

(Bloomberg) -- Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine booster gained a key recommendation from advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that brings the additional shot a step closer to clearance.Most Read from BloombergOut-of-Practice Airline Pilots Are Making Errors Back in the AirThe World’s Rich and Powerful Are Stashing $500 Billion in This Tax HavenWhy Buying a Second or Even Third Home Is Becoming More Popular Than EverThe Biggest Publ…

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Reuters

U.S. FDA advisers recommend second shot of J&J COVID-19 vaccine

Outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted unanimously to recommend regulators authorize a second shot of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine to better protect Americans who received the one-dose vaccine.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

The FDA’s advisory panel voted unanimously that the booster should be offered at least two months after people got their earlier shot.

1 year ago·India

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NDTV

US Panel Recommends Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Booster With 2-Month Gap

A high level panel of US medical experts voted unanimously Friday to recommend authorizing a second shot of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Global News

U.S. FDA panel backs booster shot for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine - National

FDA's reviewers found no new safety concerns after a second dose of J&J against COVID-19, but they cautioned about the small number of patients studied and short follow-up period.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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