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Biden administration to urge Americans get new COVID-19 boosters

Published 08/20/2023, 07:11 PM
Updated 08/20/2023, 07:15 PM
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A 50-year-old and immunocompromised resident receives a second booster shot of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Waterford, Michigan, U.S., April 8, 2022. REUTERS/Emily Elconin/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to urge all Americans to get a booster shot for the coronavirus this autumn to counter a new wave of infections, a White House official said on Sunday.

The official said that while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting an increase in infections and hospital admissions from the virus, overall levels remain low.

On Thursday, Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) said initial data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the "Eris" and "Fornax" subvariants in humans.

Moderna and other COVID-19 vaccine makers Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and German partner BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) have created versions of their shots aimed at the XBB.1.5 subvariant.

Pending approval from health regulators in the United States and Europe, the companies expect the updated shots to be available in the coming weeks for the autumn vaccination season.

"We will be encouraging all Americans to get those boosters in addition to flu shots and RSV shots," the official said, referring to the Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

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When Trump took credit for the development of the first vaccine, was he in on the secret deep state uniparty cabal plot to, uh... what is? Mind control? Impotence? Gender fluidity? I've lost track.
They can take that "Boo Steer" and stick it where Biden Lives. Tre-Tre and Maxi-Pad need to get a Brain Scan. Bet the Donation Center has some used Masks for you two. Better Hurry. Lots of Lib Tirds probably waiting in line ahead of you Dweebs. Later, Rufus.
that's a lot of word salad for saying you don't believe in Trump vaccines
Boosters here! Get your boosters! lol!
yeah this news is spreading slowly but I think it's coming up all over I don't know what the consequences coming for the more but it is showed the alarm is on
Could you imagine actually listening to the US Gov about your physical health!
Fauci was a baby when they started talking about the harm smoking causes.
 you mean the same Fauci that was appointed by St Ronny?
Clean out your Bong Tre.
here we go again! how are we supposed to believe trumpets are conspiracy theorist when they're constantly right? they said COVID would come back in fall of 2023 with the lockdowns again just in time for the election and what do ya know..
a broken clock is correct twice a day
I'm all in on it.
hard pass
Endorsed by Fauci no doubt.
Fauci made his millions and then retired when they congressional inquires and his e-mail showing his crimes started leaking. Last week there was a criminal referral placed by Senator Paul for him.
thank God we have a president who cares about the peoples health. when will they indict trump for his criminal negligence during the pandemic, causing hundreds of thousands of unnecessary deaths..
That demented criminal Bidet isnt even aware of own terminal health problem. Have you been tested for Trump derangement syndrome?
Hurry up, Max!  Be the first in line for the next jab!  I'll stand back and see if your posts stop coming up.  Remember to do your part for your country and Pfizer 'cause those stockholders need the money, regardless of what it does to your health.
 so you are telling me the Trump Vaccine isn't good for your health?  maybe you should take that up with your Orange Messiah?
They found out that Trump is polling higher than ever in the polls after the fake indictments, so they are switching back to COVD for 2024.
Zero credibility
2024 election coming up, Brandon needs to go back into hiding in the basement for another election. And just like that, they start pushing COVID back in the headlines. Imagine getting a shot that does not preventing you from getting the virus, does not prevent your from spreading the virus, only lasts a few months (at best), and increases your risk of having heart inflammation and blood clots.
Some fools still wear masks. This is Earth, a planet of sheep.
says the maga-sheep..
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