Once the FDA approves and the CDC signs off, the public could start getting the new booster as early as next week.
The Food and Drug Administration could give emergency authorization to the next COVID-19 booster as early as Friday as the country prepares for a possible spike in cases this fall.
Experts with Johns Hopkins say the most prevalent variant in the U.S. is the highly transmissible EG.5. The good news is that the new booster is expected to offer better protection against current strains than previous boosters.“I would imagine we're going to see an increase as we get into the fall,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, adding a reminder for Americans in the most vulnerable age and health groups: “The elderly and those with underlying conditions may want to as the cases increase to wear a mask when they're in indoor settings.
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