Biden Says He Plans To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

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President Biden speaks in regards to the COVID-19 response and vaccinations at the White residence on Friday. Patrick Semansky/AP cover caption

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President Biden speaks about the COVID-19 response and vaccinations on the White condominium on Friday.

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President Biden says he'll get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as he can, urging americans additionally eligible to do the equal.

He praised the CDC's resolution to lower back Pfizer booster pictures for americans 65 years or older, adults with underlying health situations and people at elevated possibility as a result of the place they work or are living — totaling 60 million americans, 20 million of whom Biden mentioned are eligible because they're at least six months previous their second dose.

"i'll be getting my booster shot," Biden referred to on the White apartment Friday morning, acknowledging that at 78, he qualifies. He obtained his second Pfizer dose on Jan. 11. "i'm no longer sure precisely when i am going to do it, as soon as i can get it finished."

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for those who got vaccines by way of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, more information is expected in the coming weeks as as to if a further shot is needed.

"Our doctors and scientists are working day and night to investigate the data from these two corporations on even if and should you want a booster shot, and we are going to provide updates for you because the manner moves forward," Biden observed Friday.

approximately fifty five% of the whole U.S. inhabitants is utterly vaccinated, in response to NPR's vaccine tracker.