More than 34 million Americans are now eligible for a second COVID19 booster shot. Doctors are encouraging some of that population to get the shot now, fearing a spring surge could be around the corner. Christinafantv reports.
could lead to a spring surge. The variant has also caused a worrisome jump in infections in Europe and China, and now accounts for the majority of new cases in the U.S.
"This variant, BA.2, appears to be more transmissible than BA.1, which was more transmissible than Delta. At the same time, masks are going away, social distancing is going away," Telzak said. So far, only Americans with compromised immune systems have been eligible to receive a fourth shot. The FDA says its decision was based on data from health authorities in Israel, showing no new safety concerns with a fourth dose.are scheduled to have a meeting next month to talk about fall boosters.
Moderna and Pfizer have said they are looking to produce new versions of the vaccine specific to variants.
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