The FDA has authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for some immunocompromised people. Here's what to know.
that the Pfizer vaccine may not be as effective against the delta variant.
“This approval is eagerly anticipated by the immunocompromised community, even as studies are ongoing for this group.”Experts are NOT worried that rolling out booster shots will deplete supply in the U.S. But again, that rollout to everyone may not be necessary, and health officials are watching very closely to see if and when people’s antibodies wane, or if the vaccines stop holding up well against emerging variants.
“We’ve been getting calls from both patients and their doctors for over a month begging for extra doses,” Parekh said. “This approval is eagerly anticipated by the immunocompromised community, even as studies are ongoing for this group.”
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