Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN this week that recent data from Israel show that, among people age 60 and older, those who received a booster were less likely to become severely ill than vaccinated people who had not received a booster. "Even temporary protection may factor into the benefit risk balance, especially as we approach the winter holidays with increased travel and holiday gatherings," Oliver said.ĭr. Even if the added immunity given by boosters doesn't last long, she said, it can help. The vote comes just in time for people to get boosters before the holidays, the CDC's Dr. "Based on the compelling evidence, all adults over 18 should now have equitable access to a COVID-19 booster dose." "Booster shots have demonstrated the ability to safely increase people's protection against infection and severe outcomes and are an important public health tool to strengthen our defenses against the virus as we enter the winter holidays," she added.
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"After critical scientific evaluation, today's unanimous decision carefully considered the current state of the pandemic, the latest vaccine effectiveness data over time, and review of safety data from people who have already received a COVID-19 primary vaccine series and booster," Walensky said in a statement.
The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, headache and fatigue. Members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices heard safety data from the CDC, from Pfizer and from Moderna that showed the boosters have not caused worrying adverse events. Studies have shown that booster doses restore that immunity. Recent real-world studies suggested that immunity from Covid-19 vaccines begins to wane and protection against milder and asymptomatic disease, in particular, may drop. Friday's vote streamlines this, making clear every adult should or may get a booster six months after finishing the first two doses. Previously, boosters had been authorized for anyone 65 and older who was vaccinated with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines at least six months ago and for certain adults at high risk of infection or of severe disease. "We also strongly encourage those who were already eligible - older populations and individuals with underlying medical conditions - to get boosted before the holidays." "CDC continues to encourage the 47 million adults who are not yet vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves, their families, loved ones and communities," the CDC said in a statement.
The recommendations simplify previous, complicated guidance for boosters.Įarlier Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized boosters of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for everyone 18 and older.