Hospitals and drug stores — including Rite Aid and Discount Drug Mart — are waiting for the updated vaccine to gain final approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before they begin jabbing customers.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine, approved by the FDA Monday and awaiting separate approval from the CDC, is becoming a seasonal shot to be updated annually, like the flu shot. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Expect to see the updated COVID-19 vaccine — approved Monday by the Food and Drug Administration — in many Greater Cleveland pharmacies as early as this week.
The Cleveland Clinic plans to offer it beginning next week at primary care offices and some Clinic pharmacies. “I do think that most people should be vaccinated as soon as this comes out to limit the impact that COVID-19 is going to have on respiratory viruses, and to keep as many people out of hospital as possible,” Edwards said.
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