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August 12, 2021 | 2:55 PM

Fauci says COVID-19 booster shots are needed for those who are immunocompromised

The decision to allow a third dose would come from the FDA, which is expected as early as this week to extend its emergency use authorization on vaccines to allow an additional dose.

By Scott Neuman/NPR

June 28, 2021 | 7:53 AM

What about the COVID vaccine and cancer, organ transplants, autoimmune conditions?

“Studies are ongoing and we’re going to get the information needed to protect our patients,” Pereira said. “It might not come readily, and I think there will be some degree of anxiety and frustration, but it’s coming.”

By Zöe Read/WHYY