As the US battles a summer surge of Covid-19 cases, the US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. Both companies have announced that the updated mRNA shots will soon be available at pharmacies and clinics across the country.
Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, emphasized the importance of vaccination in Covid-19 prevention. He stated that the updated vaccines meet the FDA's strict standards for safety, effectiveness, and quality manufacturing. With immunity waning due to previous exposure and vaccination, eligible individuals are strongly encouraged to consider receiving the updated Covid-19 vaccine for enhanced protection against current variants.
