The debate on booster shots eligibility has become a new normal in the United States. The healthcare fraternity can be seen going in a single direction when it comes to the booster shots for the citizens.
The CDC After Approval From The FDA Authorized Booster Doses
Now after approval by the FDA for the adolescents to receive the booster jabs, the US CDC has come in support of the decision.
As per the news, for emergency use, the Pfizer Covid-19 booster dose has been certified by the Food and Drug Administration for children between the ages of 12 to 15. The US FDA stated that it has become the need of the hour due to rising cases amongst this age group.
In the United States, the omicron variation is quickly proliferating among youngsters. As per the news, the country has been under a lot of stress to curb the rising cases and has already established a milestone for total pediatric covid 19 infected hospitalized this week. Now the doctors and medical agencies are recommending the parents and highlighting the importance of vaccination for teenagers.
During the initial stage of the covid 19 vaccination approval for the kids, the parents seemed very uncomfortable and were in a dilemma about whether to approach kids for the vaccination drive or not. As per the survey conducted by the US medical authorities, it was found that almost 50 percent of the parents were waiting for a good time and effective results.
To enhance the vaccination percentage amongst the kids, the US President tied up with many famous personalities and even offered schools and institutions to take up counseling sessions for the kids and parents to motivate them to avail the benefits of the vaccination against the covid 19 virus.
Based on the studies conducted by the healthcare centers in the United States, the US Food and drug administration also decreased the time between booster doses for anyone over the ages of 12 from six to five months after receiving the initial two doses of covid 19 vaccine.
A committee of experts from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered and approved the decision taken by the FDA to authorize booster injections for adolescents aged 12 to 15.
Also as per the reports coming out, the US CDC might recommend an additional dose of vaccine after 28 days of receiving the second dose for kids between 5-11 years and this decision will be taken for the children who are under severe conditions caused by the Covid virus.
Also, it has been announced by the US FDA that the youngsters will be completely protected after receiving the booster shots and the immune system will be able to tackle the omicron variant.
The US medical agencies are continuously urging the entire population to get vaccinated as it is the best method and tool to stay safe and intact from the attack of the omicron variant.
