Businesses in the United States remain under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. Though the new infections dropped by 15% to make 75,000 over the past week, the number of hospitalizations is still high. As the country is gearing up to implement the Biden vaccine mandate, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a more comprehensive range of booster shots, adding Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to the choices available. Here is what businesses need to consider now.
Who Is Eligible For Which Shots?
The FDA has made it easier for millions of Americans to receive a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. The agency added the vaccines produced by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to the list of available booster shots, alongside the shot made by Pfizer and BioNTech.
Regardless of which vaccine they initially received, Americans can choose any of the three authorized vaccines for their booster. It is good news for HR departments and managers hoping to facilitate booster shots for their workforce. Mixing and matching will help simplify logistics, especially for businesses needing to vaccinate staff across multiple sites.
The Johnson & Johnson booster shots become available to anyone aged 18 or older who received the first shot of the single-dose vaccine at least two months ago.
The Moderna booster will be the equivalent to a half dose of the original shot. The FDA cleared it for anyone 65 or older and adults at risk of severe illness or complications from COVID-19. Those who are likely to be exposed because of their jobs can also get a booster shot. The eligible population is the same for the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine, and boosters are available a minimum of six months after full vaccination.
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