FDA approves new COVID shots for the fall

Walgreens pharmacy manager Elicia Williams prepares a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent vaccine at Walgreens in the Chatham neighborhood, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. — A Walgreens pharmacy manager prepares a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a Walgreens in the Chatham neighborhood last fall.

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FDA approves new COVID shots for the fall

If the CDC signs off on Tuesday, shots could be available in pharmacies later this week.

A Walgreens pharmacy manager prepares a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a Walgreens in the Chatham neighborhood last fall.

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By Brenda Ruiz

The Food & Drug Administration approved updated COVID boosters from Pfizer and Moderna on Monday in an effort to provide extra protection ahead of cold and flu season.

The newest COVID vaccines were created to specifically target an omicron subvariant, but researchers say its still widely effective against other strains.

Reset learns more about what these vaccines cover and when you can expect to receive yours.

GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care