University of Michigan virologist played a crucial role on the FDA’s COVID vaccine advisory panel when it came to the recommended authorization of COVID boosters, and vaccines for children.
Dr. Oveta Fuller said she knows there’s a lot of confusion about boosters and on Thursday (Oct. 28) she spent some time with Local 4 to clear up some questions about the vaccine.
“The original vaccine is priming your immune system,” Fuller said. “That’s what the immune system does.”
One of the big questions is: If you get Pfizer, should you wait until you can get the Pfizer booster dose? Or is it OK to get a Moderna booster? Fuller said, based on the research, you can mix and match the booster doses of vaccine.
Research has also shown that a smaller dose of vaccine is safe and effective for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old, while children 12 years old and older can get the adult dose.
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