WASHINGTON, Sept 18 — A panel of leading US medical experts advising the government voted in favour of authorising boosters of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for everyone aged 65 and up, as well as people at high risk of developing severe Covid.
“I think this should demonstrate to the public that the members of this committee are independent of the FDA, and that in fact we do bring our voices to the table,” said Archana Chatterjee, dean of Chicago Medical School. Now the issue turns to another committee, this time convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on September 22-23 to further define who is eligible and decide on rollout.Even prior to the meeting, the Food and Drug Administration had struck a cautious note.
“The demonstrated safety and effectiveness of a third dose support adding a booster dose to the vaccination schedule,” said Donna Boyce, Pfizer’s senior vice president of global regulatory affairs.
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