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US mulls COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for everyone at least 18 years old - Health Dept

Washington, Nov 17 (UNI/Sputnik) Data showing COVID-19 booster shots effective at preventing the disease among elderly Americans has prompted US health officials to consider expanding booster availability to all adults, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky said on Wednesday.
“FDA [Food and Drug Administration] is currently evaluating data on the authorization of booster doses for all people over age 18. As we’ve done before CDC will quickly review the safety and effectiveness data and make recommendations as soon as we hear from FDA [Food and Drug Administration],” Walensky said in a press conference.
Booster jabs are currently authorized for people age 65 and above, those with weakened immune systems and healthcare workers but are not yet available for younger Americans.
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