-Avier Wanjou-Brass

Cousins!

Officials are currently preparing to decide on a new Covid-19 vaccine design that offers the best protection for the upcoming Fall and Winter season!

In early July, Federal regulators will review data from the vaccine companies about the new vaccines they are testing. Then the FDA will decide on which vaccine companies to go with that offers the best protection against new variants in the Fall and Winter, as reported by ABC News. 

The Director of the department that oversees vaccines within the FDA tells ABC News, “We’ll have to make some decision by early July to make sure that the manufacturers know what we’re looking to do so that they know what they have to start producing in large quantities.” 

Also, the FDA is discussing whether to open up second boosters to a wider age range as cases arise. Currently, they are available for people over 50 or people over 12 who are immunocompromised.

“I can tell you that that discussion is already happening internally — it’s just that I can’t tell you what the outcome will be at this point,” the FDA director said. 

This roll-out of the new vaccine could be available for all age groups. Unlike the lengthy waiting periods of months between different age groups, all ages will be eligible around the same time.

But as the decisions draw near, congress has not yet struck a deal with the White House for COVID funding. Even if you wanted to get the vaccine, it could be a chance you may not be able to.

“I’m not worried about who’s paying for what. I’m worried about making sure that our recommendations that come out of FDA are the right thing by the people of this country in terms of their health,” says the FDA director. 

Cousins, what are your thoughts on the thoughts of a new vaccine?