Biden urges eligible Americans who received Pfizer vaccine to get booster, says he will get 3rd shot

Updating the country on his administration’s COVID-19 policy, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that the “majority of Americans” who have been fully vaccinated with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get a booster shot six months after they received their second shot.

Eligible Americans include those 65 years and older, people who have underlying health conditions and anyone at increased risk because of where they live or work.

Urging eligible people to get the booster following the endorsement by the CDC, Biden said he would be getting a third shot himself, though he indicated that he did not know when that would be.

Meanwhile, during a COVID-19 briefing later in the day, CDC director Rochelle Walensky defended the decision to allow those living or working in high-risk settings to get a COVID-19 booster shot, despite the designation being rejected by an advisory panel.

Walenksy said he “did not overrule” the panel, but that it was a “scientific close call” and that, it was her call to make. She added that with a large number of front-line and essential workers from hard-hit ethnic communities, “withholding access to boosters” would exacerbate inequities that she had “committed to fight.”

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[GigaChad-qbzb]

I feel bad for all the gene therapy clotsh ot victims. Irreversible with the inability to sue for damages

[apintothevortex]

so let me get this straight 3 shots in 1 year because it is so effective? OMG....

[Logan]

"Diabetes and Obesity" so like half the US?

[maximelefin]

Who is getting rich with covid thats the question…

[theharshtruth]

Even the CEO of Pfizer admits he hasn't got the jab.
Let that sink in.

[colinthomson]

People should read the article by the 2 high up FDA members who are leaving at the end of the year.

[rupertperiwinkle]

Scientists working on vaccine research and development did NOT suggest 3rd doses for ALL individuals - the consensus was for those age 65+ and with certain health conditions. Neutralizing antibodies wane quicker in older adults, hence breakthrough infections are more common in them, although protection against severe illness remains robust.

[joellyos]

I got the polio vaccine so I just got a minor case of polio.

[ItIsGonnaGetWayWorse]

When yall start putting people on trains, can you at least give them head start?

Cmon, man.

[andersondorcin]

"Deadly pandemic"

You forgot to add the over 99% recovery rate part but carry on.

[dvinelove]

I agree with vaccinations but how does this high tech vaccine require 3x within 6 months, but no other vaccine does? Someone please explain this to me!

[colinthomson]

Teachers and nurses have the same low death rate from covid as every other job - can't remember who is at the top but some job you wouldn't expect like construction worker, supermarket worker or chief.

[kathyfann]

Just Follow the Money who is getting kick backs

[sheetsmarie]

State of Washington Health Dept hiring Isolation and Quarantine Strike Team Consultants Centralia WA

[richardestigene]

Why 6 months for 3rd. When it was 4 weeks for the 2nd. Something fishy going on here

[erichoughton]

Lol well we know which his administration is invested in. Thanks Joe but no thanks. 2 is enough.

[sarahbeth]

Biden time to say Bye Den ... Goodbye ....

[jaybeaton]

Get your passports out and get them updated or no freedom for you.

[andersondorcin]

Doing Satan's work for free. My goodness....

[carlmason]

Don't forget. Even with the third shot you still have to wear a mask