FDA expands COVID vaccine authorized boosters

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Wednesday expanding the use of boosters for COVID-19 vaccinations in eligible populations, including an emergency use authorization for using a different vaccine as a booster than that with which people originally were vaccinated.

“Today’s actions demonstrate our commitment to public health in proactively fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic,” acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., said in a release issued by FDA. “As the pandemic continues to impact the country, science has shown that vaccination continues to be the safest and most effec...