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F.D.A. plans to expand eligibility allowing 12-15 years old to obtain Pfizer boosters

The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) plans to expand eligibility for corona-virus vaccine booster shots on Monday, allowing 12- to 15-year-old to obtain third doses of Pfizer BioNTech’s vaccine.

F.D.A. plans:

The regulators are also planning to permit the third dose of Pfizer to the people five months after the second dose for both the younger people and the adults. The maximum duration of getting the next jab is of 6 months, but the booster doesn’t require waiting till six months. The young ones suffering immune weaknesses between the age of 5 to 11 will also get the shot.

The government is working on the new variant of COVID-19 Omicron, spreading rapidly. The F.D.A. is expanding the utilization of vaccination shots in children because the schools will be re-opened after the winter vacations.

On Thursday, the fourth dose of vaccination is endorsed for people with a weak immune system, and if they get affected by the infection, it will directly affect their lives. Along with this, the National Health Service of Britain mentioned their hospitals would help the people dealing with the COVID-19 virus.

Different states of the United States has declared the rise in cases of the new variant of COVID-19 this week. Millions of citizens’ lives are in devastating condition. Mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has pledged to make sure that all the residents are fully-vaccinated and the employees working in the private sector is compulsory.

The C.D.C. warned the visitor to ensure they are tested negative and fully vaccinated for their safety.

The health administrators are encouraging the people from America to take the third dose of vaccination. They are encouraging people through social media. They have warned the individuals who are not yet vaccinated as there is a significant risk of severe illness and death. The director of C.D.C., Dr Rochelle P. Walensky, said, “C.D.C. guidelines it is mentioned that if the people are eligible for the booster shot only then they can get it. This shot is necessary as protection from Omicron variant is imperative.”

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