U.S. CDC director breaks with panel, backs COVID-19 boosters for high-risk workers

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By Michael Erman and Manojna Maddipatla (Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday backed a booster shot of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for Americans aged 65 and older, some adults with underlying medical conditions and some adults in high-risk working and institutional settings. The move comes after an advisory panel to the agency on Thursday did not recommend that people in high-risk jobs, such as teachers, and risky living conditions should get boosters. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said her agency had to make recommendations based on comp…

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