FDA approves second COVID booster for elderly, immunocompromised

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News

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The Food and Drug Administration has amended the EUA of COVID-19 vaccines to include a second dose for the elderly and immunocompromised.

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FDA approves second COVID booster for elderly, immunocompromised

FDA approves second COVID booster for elderly, immunocompromised

Gillan Ropero,

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Published Apr 13, 2022 06:18 PM PHT

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