The Biden administration is ready to announce that a third dose of Covid vaccine is needed for all Americans to counter the weakening of immunity and the Delta variant. The Washington Post reported the news, citing several sources according to which federal health authorities believe a booster is needed eight months after full vaccination. The official announcement should arrive within this week – according to some as early as tomorrow – and the start of vaccinations with the third dose will not begin before the middle, if not the end of September, after the expected authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. .
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The conclusion on the need for the recall was reached after an intense discussion between the heads of the administration’s anti-Covid team, which analyzed data from the US and other countries on the effectiveness of a third dose. The expected announcement therefore constitutes a change of position compared to the statements made in recent weeks: a few days ago Anthony Fauci had hinted at the change of position by stating that “probably” everyone will need a booster of the anti Covid vaccine.
“I think the Delta variant has changed everything,” said one of the sources cited by the Post, explaining the concern over data that would show a decrease in the effectiveness of the vaccine. According to sources, one million Americans have already received a third dose, even without official authorization.