Johnson & Johnson will seek authorization for a booster shot this week, according to The New York Times, which cited unidentified officials familiar with the company’s plans.
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The news that the company will seek authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) comes amid concerns about the efficacy of its single-shot Covid-19 vaccine.
The FDA has confirmed that its expert advisory committee is scheduled to discuss booster shots for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine during its meetings on October 14 and 15.
“The fact that the advisory committee meeting on Johnson & Johnson was scheduled even before the company filed an application to the Food and Drug Administration reflects a particular sense of urgency in the Biden administration to provide more protection to recipients of that vaccine,” The New York Times reported, noting that a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine was only 71% effective at preventing hospitalizations.
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