Although approximately 60% of Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, health officials warn that as delta variants continue to proliferate, the immunity of vaccinated people declines and the number of hospitalizations is rising.
Public health officials expressed concern about the upcoming winter and the possibility of another surge in cases. Although the risk for those who have not been vaccinated is still greater, the risk is 11 times higher. Very likely Died from the virus.
“We are now beginning to see an increase in the hospitalization rate of people who have been vaccinated but not vaccinated.” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the President’s Chief Medical Adviser Said In an interview.
Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Authorization All adults can get Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. It was initially only applicable to specific groups who are more prone to severe symptoms of Covid-19.
FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said: “Authorizing the use of a single booster dose of Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people 18 years and older can help provide continued protection against COVID-19.”
Dr. Fauci also emphasized the effectiveness of enhanced injections. “The enhanced effect is very, very helpful in preventing people from being infected,” he said. Analysis shows that nearly 100 million people recommend enhanced injections.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is Recently approved The US Food and Drug Administration launched the product for children aged 5-11 on October 29, nearly a year after it was available to adults.
