A vial of the Moderna coronavirus booster vaccine targeting BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants is pictured at Skippack Pharmacy in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8, 2022.
Hannah Beier | Reuters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommended that all Americans ages six months and older receive updated Covid shots from Pfizer and Moderna, clearing the way for Americans to start receiving the shots within days.
CDC Director Mandy Cohen signed off on a recommendation formed by an independent panel of advisors to the agency earlier Tuesday. That means the first doses of the new shots will be available at some locations within the next 48 hours, according to the CDC.
“We have more tools than ever to prevent the worst outcomes from COVID-19,” Cohen said in a statement. “CDC is now recommending updated COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older to better protect you and your loved ones.”
Thirteen CDC advisors voted in favor of the “universal” recommendation…
2023-09-12 17:29:55
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