PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The recent approval of the third dose of the Pfizer vaccine sent a clear message that COVID-19 will be with us for a while.
FDA and CDC discussions regarding booster dosages show the careful consideration of the benefits and risks of vaccines and a true commitment to helping the people of this country.
That is the positive aspect, but there is also a downside.
The fact that we need boosters reinforces the fact that COVID-19 is not one and done. The inability to get buy-in from the vaccine-hesitant, along with the necessity of testing the vaccine thoroughly at doses for children, has given COVID-19 a stronghold.
This doesn’t mean we will not win this war, but there are many battles yet to fight. Fortunately, the scientific process is working.
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