coronavirus booster shot

The CDC voted Thursday to recommend updated versions of both the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccine boosters, paving way for a widespread rollout as early as next week.

The FDA announced Tuesday that it has expanded eligibility for the Pfizer booster shot to include children ages 5 to 11.

The FDA and CDC announced Tuesday that both agencies had expanded eligibility for a second booster shot of the Pfizer or Moderna coronavirus vaccines for all adults over the age of 50.

Pfizer asked the FDA Tuesday to authorize a second booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for Americans ages 65 and over.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that new data show booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against the omicron variant and there is no current need to reformulate shots for variant-specific boosters.

President Joe Biden sought to quell concerns over the newly identified coronavirus variant omicron, telling Americans, “We’ll fight this variant with scientific and knowledgeable actions and speed, not chaos and confusion.”

For one South Bay family, keeping the coronavirus under control is critical, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan.

The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week, according to multiple reports.

Following the CDC advisory group vote to recommend distributing Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 booster shots to older Americans and other vulnerable people, San Diego County is working to have booster shots available for those eligible. NBC 7’s Melissa Adan reports.

Following the CDC advisory group vote to recommend distributing Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 booster shots to those 65 and up as well as other vulnerable groups, California and San Diego County are following suit. A San Diego County spokesperson told NBC 7 that those who are 65 and older or immunocompromised can get a Pfizer booster in San Diego County….

California health officials are making plans to begin giving booster shots for older people along with vaccinations for kids under 12.