FDA Advisors Leave Door Open To Mix and Match COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
Executive Summary
Discussion also reopened the debate on allowing universal boosting with mRNA vaccines, with advisors giving FDA more leeway to allow some younger Americans to get an additional mRNA shot regardless of their occupation or underlying health conditions.
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