The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is strengthening its recommendation on COVID-19 booster shots, saying all U.S. adults should get a booster, following the emergence of the new omicron coronavirus variant. This shift comes as the Pfizer drug company says it will seek approval for a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine for 16- and 17-year-olds. If approved, it would become the first booster available to those under age 18. There’s still little data on how well current vaccines and boosters protect against the omicron variant.
CDC says all adults should get COVID-19 booster shot
Pfizer is to seek approval for a booster for 16- and 17-year-olds
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Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.