May 23, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now advises that healthy individuals between the ages of 5 and 65 should receive only a single dose of the mRNA bivalent COVID vaccine, with no further booster shots required. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain and a component of the omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains. Recall, the reformulated bivalent COVID boosters were not tested on humans - only mice. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, monovalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the United States. Key points to note from the FDA's updated guidance are as follows: Sheets, Mattress Toppers, Pillows and More At MyPillow's "Clearance and Overstock Sale" - Up To 80% Off! According to FDA, the recommendation for an additional bivalent dose for individuals aged 65 and older is based on evidence of waning immunity in this age group. Furthermore, the agency stated that immunocompromised individuals