CDC Experts Skeptical , of 4th COVID-19 Shot .
CDC Experts Skeptical , of 4th COVID-19 Shot .
CNBC reports that an independent panel of vaccine experts assembled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... ... is unsure that another COVID-19 shot is the best way forward for the broader population of the United States.
The panel reportedly gathered for five hours on April 20, mostly agreeing that repeated booster doses of coronavirus vaccines are unrealistic.
Experts contend public health agencies should alter their messaging to inform the public that vaccines do not prevent infections.
Instead, the goal of vaccines is to prevent severe illness and death.
With the vaccines currently available, we should not chase the rainbows of hoping that those vaccines could prevent infection, transmission and even mild disease.., Dr. Sarah Long, member of CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, via CNBC.
... because we’ve learned that is just not possible.
, Dr. Sarah Long, member of CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, via CNBC.
We just need to give that up with these vaccines and focus on preventing severe disease and preventing death.
, Dr. Sarah Long, member of CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, via CNBC.
Experts were critical of the CDC's move to authorize another booster shot for older adults without consulting committee members.
They say moving forward, the agency must avoid unnecessary confusion and promote public discussion in order to restore trust in vaccines.
They say moving forward, the agency must avoid unnecessary confusion and promote public discussion in order to restore trust in vaccines
