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U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised

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US drug regulators have given approval for immunocompromised Americans to get an additional Covid jab as a booster. The order affects around 10 million people, including transplant recipients and cancer patients. It marks the first time that US health officials have indicated that booster shots may be necessary to fight Covid.

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BBC News

Covid booster: US approves third jab for the immunocompromised

It marks the first time US health officials have indicated that Covid booster shots may be needed.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised

Pfizer has said the efficacy of the vaccine it developed with BioNTech drops over time, citing a study that showed 84% effectiveness from a peak of 96% four months after a second dose. Moderna has also said it sees the eventual need for booster doses, especially since the Delta variant has caused "breakthrough" infections in fully vaccinated people. Reports of infections among vaccinated people and concerns about diminishing protection have ga…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Extra Covid Vaccine OK'd for Those with Weak Immune Systems

U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.

3 years ago·India

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CTV News

U.S. OKs extra COVID-19 vaccine for those with weak immune systems

U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.

3 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) for people with compromised immune systems.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for those with weak immune systems

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc for people with compromised immune systems.

3 years ago·Canada

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