A growing list of states are now moving ahead of federal authorization, recommending booster shots for all residents 18 years or older, six months after receiving their second COVID vaccine dose.
Last week, Pfizer formally asked the Food and Drug Administration to allow all Americans over the age of 18 to be eligible for booster shots.
Earlier this fall, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was the first state legislator to call for all residents regardless of their age or status of underlying condition, to receive a booster. "We want to ensure that Coloradans have every tool they need to protect themselves from this deadly virus and to help reduce the stress on our hospitals and health care workers," Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wrote.
Last week, in California, Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly also announced that he was encouraging residents to"absolutely" sign up to get a booster shot. In September, vaccine experts advising the federal government rejected President Joe Biden's plan to roll out boosters for all Americans.
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