The FDA authorized booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for some populations Wednesday.
Moderna’s vaccine can be administered at least six months after the second dose for people ages 65 and up and those ages 18 through 64 who either are at high risk of severe COVID-19 infection or have occupational exposure to the virus, the FDA said.
The J&J booster can be administered at least two months after the single-dose shot to those ages 18 and up, the agency said.
The FDA, which authorized Pfizer’s booster dose last month, also said it will allow people to mix booster doses.
Also beginning Wednesday, states can start reserving vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11, though vaccines won’t start shipping yet.
The government has purchased enough shots for all 28 million children ages five to 11 in the U.S.
On November 2 and November 3, a CDC committee is expected to have a public discussion and non-binding vote.
Source-ABC
