Caitlin Owens
The first updated coronavirus vaccines — and likely the last one purchased by Uncle Sam — are about to become available across the U.S., and will ideally provide more targeted protection against the dominant strain that’s circulating.
Why it matters: Although COVID and its risks have become a routine part of life for most Americans, the virus is still killing around 400 Americans a day. Staying up to date on vaccines could minimize these deaths.
What’s happening: The updated vaccines will go through the regulatory approval process this coming week, and the shots are expected to become available soon after — likely the week after Labor Day, according to a senior Biden administration official.
The big picture: Being vaccinated and boosted is crucial for avoiding hospitalization and death, particularly for those with conditions that put them at high risk.
Between the lines: Americans don’t seem to be very interested in boosters, at least not lately.
The intrigue: The FDA has prioritized speed — which is necessary if the goal is to keep up with the virus’s mutations — over having all of the data on how the vaccines work in real life. Some experts warn that this risks dampening enthusiasm for the shot.
What they’re saying: “The FDA should be commended for wanting to take an aggressive, expedient approach,” Eric Topol, executive vice president of Scripps Research, wrote on Substack.
What we’re watching: Peter Marks, the top FDA vaccine official, told the New York Times that the FDA may recommend that people who recently received a vaccine dose wait “a few months” before getting a new shot, and the CDC may address whether recently infected people should also wait.
Courtesy: (Axios)
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