Health
About 5 million children are now eligible for boosters, but in Alabama, the percentage of vaccinated school-aged children remains very low.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration stories
Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meets Wednesday to discuss giving final approval.
Health
The CDC must also approve those booster shots for the older teens before shots can begin.
Health
A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say.
Health
If the CDC director gives final approval, vaccinations of those younger children could begin as early as next week.
Health
Many in the medical community have been awaiting this action, hopeful it will result in more people becoming vaccinated.
Health
Alabama has the smallest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, according to the CDC.
Health
A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15.
Health
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama.