The shots could become available next week, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also signs off.
Two sources who spoke to NBC News indicated the FDA is exploring the possibility of granting the boosters a full approval license instead of an emergency use authorization, a departure from the approach used for previous Covid vaccine authorizations. However, it remains uncertain whether this is still the intended course of action.
Following the FDA’s sign off, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its advisory committee will issue their own recommendations about who should get the shots and how they should be used. The agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is expected to vote during aTuesday. The CDC’s director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, could sign off on the boosters shortly after the meeting, allowing vaccinations to begin.
About 97% of adults have some level of protective immunity, according to data shared by government officials. However, since immunity from previous infections and vaccinations diminishes over time, officials are aiming to shore up protection as people spend more time indoors during the fall and winter months.
For the first time since Covid vaccines have been available, however, the cost of the shots will not be covered by the federal government.
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