CDC approves Moderna and J&J Covid vaccine boosters,
's booster. It also endorsed J&J boosters for everyone 18 and older who received the initial shot at least two months ago.
More than 39 million Moderna recipients and nearly 13 million J&J recipients are eligible for a booster dose as early as Friday, according to a slide presented by the CDC during the meeting. "These recommendations are in some ways asking the individual to decide on their underlying risk and medical condition, because the reality is they're not consulting with their physicians in all cases; they're just going out and getting booster doses," said member Dr. Jason Goldman.
Walensky addressed the committee before the vote Thursday, thanking them for their work and noting that the data around the virus and vaccines is constantly evolving.