Xbb15 Subvariant News

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"Pfizer Aims for End-of-Month Authorization of Updated Covid Boosters"

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla stated that the FDA could authorize updated Covid boosters by the end of August. The boosters are designed to target the XBB.1.5 subvariant, which was previously advised by the FDA. Although XBB.1.5 is no longer the predominant strain, accounting for 12.3% of new cases, Bourla expects a new Covid wave to start in the U.S. this fall. The decision on recommending boosters for everyone will be made by the CDC after FDA authorization. Currently, only 17% of the U.S. population has received an updated booster.

via NBC News|

#cdc #covid-boosters #fda-authorization

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"Fall COVID Vaccine: Will Public Acceptance Follow?"

The Food and Drug Administration has recommended a new COVID-19 vaccine targeted at the XBB.1.5 subvariant, expected to be available this fall. Public health experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated again before a possible fall-winter surge in COVID cases. The current bivalent booster shot does not specifically block the XBB.1.5 subvariant. Experts are hopeful that uptake of the new shot will be high, despite anti-vaccine misinformation. The CDC recommends repeated bivalent boosters for certain groups, but some experts suggest waiting for the next vaccine in the fall. Ultimately, experts agree that everyone should get the new vaccine to reduce the risk of hospitalization, death, and long COVID. The government needs to educate the public about the benefits of the next shot and the seriousness of the COVID risk.

via AOL|

#booster-shot #covid-19-vaccine #health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Fall COVID Vaccine Update: Boosters to Protect Against Newer Strains

The Food and Drug Administration has recommended a new COVID-19 vaccine targeted at the XBB.1.5 subvariant, expected to be available this fall. Public health experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated again before a possible fall-winter surge in COVID cases. The current bivalent booster shot does not specifically block the XBB.1.5 subvariant. Experts are hopeful that uptake of the new shot will be high, despite anti-vaccine misinformation. The CDC recommends repeated bivalent boosters for certain groups, but some experts suggest waiting for the next vaccine in the fall. Ultimately, experts agree that everyone should get the new vaccine to reduce the risk of hospitalization, death, and long COVID. The government needs to educate the public about the benefits of the next shot and the seriousness of the COVID risk.

via Yahoo News|

#booster-shot #covid-19-vaccine #health