FDA authorizes a coronavirus booster shot for children as young as 5 as cases rise nationally
Tuesday’s move may sharpen some parents’ frustration about the divide between children who are able to get a third shot and those who can’t yet get a dose. Children younger than 5 still lack access to any vaccine. A top FDA officialthat the first shots might become available in June, assuming data supports such a move.
The FDA has set aside several dates — June 8, 21 and 22 — to meet with its outside vaccine advisers — the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee — to discuss applications for pediatric vaccines.The FDA also announced plans to meet June 7 with its advisers to talk about an emergency authorization request for a coronavirus vaccine made by Novavax for people 18 and older.
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