The Biden administration is considering whether to recommend a fourth Covid-19 vaccine shot for all Americans this fall, according to three people familiar with the matter..
The White House is weighing the possibility of a fall booster shot campaign amid concerns that the virus could make a resurgence in the cooler months, as has happened in previous years..
The administration is also discussing whether to recommend a different type of vaccine for the booster shot, one that is designed to target specific variants of the virus..
The Food and Drug Administration would need to authorize any new booster shot before it could be recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The FDA is expected to make a decision on whether to authorize a fall booster shot in the coming weeks..
If the FDA does authorize a fall booster shot, the Biden administration is expected to launch a public campaign to encourage Americans to get vaccinated..
The administration is also considering whether to make booster shots a requirement for certain activities, such as travel or attending large gatherings..
The White House is expected to make a final decision on whether to recommend a fall booster shot by the end of the summer..
The administration’s decision will be based on a number of factors, including the latest data on the virus, the availability of vaccines, and the public’s willingness to get vaccinated..
The White House is also taking into account the fact that the virus is constantly mutating, and that new variants could emerge that are resistant to existing vaccines..
The administration is committed to doing everything it can to protect Americans from Covid-19, and it will continue to monitor the virus and make decisions based on the latest science..
