Pfizer Booster for Older, High-Risk Americans Could Be Authorized and Rolled Out by Friday

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The U.S. is preparing to release a potential COVID-19 Pfizer booster shot for Americans over the age of 65 and those who are susceptible to high-risk illnesses by Friday.

As of Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to approve the third round of shots for the above-mentioned group of Americans. The move comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel will meet on Wednesday to discuss the distribution of the shots.

Currently, the FDA doesn't have to follow the CDC panel guidelines but they usually abide by them. The booster shots will begin to take place once the FDA approves the shots and the CDC signs off on them.

On Monday, Interim Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Janet Woodcock told Reuters that while she backs the booster shots, scientists have argued that they aren't needed as of yet.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/pfizer-booster-for-older-high-risk-americans-could-be-authorized-and-rolled-out-by-friday/ar-AAOEfZF

[Backseat Driver]

1. Wish they'd make up their minds

Would this be for 2 groups: 1)65+ and 2)high risk of illness? or must one meet both criteria?

and the 5-12 year olds ASAP as well for initial vaccination(s) coming soon.

[Crunchy Frog]

2. Are they still going to force everyone to wait until they're 8 months out from their last shot?

That seems like it would be a recipe for death among the most vulnerable, since the efficacy of the Pfizer vax seems to begin seriously dropping off after 5-6 months. At least according to the Israeli research that I've seen.

Around here they are seeing dramatic increases in hospitalizations in fully vaxxed elderly people. I really don't want to see that trend continue.