The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering licensing a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine (second booster dose) this fall. According to a source familiar with the matter, the planning is still in the early stages. The licensing process will depend on ongoing research. Scientists need to determine if the fourth dose improves […]
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US approves 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccine for children
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 3 approved a booster dose of Pfizer vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old. The agency also shortened the time between the second and third shots from 6 months to 5 months in this age group. Dr Janet Woodcock, acting FDA commissioner, said: “With the […]