Tracking COVID-19: People who received Pfizer vaccine can receive booster sooner

Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Jan 05, 2022 This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded emergency use authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 boosters for children ages 12 to 15.  The agency has also shortened the time needed between the two primary doses of the vaccine and a booster — from six months to five months —  for anyone 12 and older. “Throughout the pandemic, as the virus that causes COVID-19 has continuously evolved, the need for the FDA to quickly adapt has meant using the best available science to make informed decisions with the health and safety of the American public in mind,” FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said in a statement.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention backed the decision to shorten the window between initial doses of Pfizer's vaccine and a booster.  FDA leaders say a rapid increase in cases across the country showed the benefits of expanding booster access outweigh any risks.  “It made sense to move as quickly as we possibly could,” said Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Read more about this story. TOP STORIES Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa » Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa » 'Expect delays': DMPS says school buses run late » IDPH reports 19,045 positive COVID-19 tests in the last week, positivity rate nears 15% » MORE STORIES Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks » Biden administration launching additional COVID-19 testing sites in these states » 'A blessing': How this church gave 100+ COVID-19 tests without any long waits » As staffing shortages rise, more military medical personnel help hospitals with COVID-19 patients » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2022 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe