FDA Authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Boosters for All Adults

The vaccine supply for boosters is already in place in many places across the country.

The FDA says all fully vaccinated adults in the U.S. can now get a covid-19 booster. The agency made the announcement earlier this morning. Previously, only those who were 65 years or older and adults who were at high risk of contacting the disease were eligible. Pfizer and BioNTech requested authorization last week and Moderna made their request on Wednesday. The FDA decided to expand the emergency use authorization, after a phase three trial showed boosters are safe and have an efficacy of 95 percent against symptomatic covid-19. Officials with the CDC will be meeting today to discuss signing off on the FDA’s recommendation. The vaccine supply for boosters is already in place in many places across the country.