Manila Bulletin
FDA says administering COVID-19 boosters depends on vaccine brand in primary series
As of now, only individuals who received Janssen or Sputnik Light single-dose COVID-19 vaccines are permitted to get booster shots three months after their initial vaccination.
FDA Director General Eric Domingo clarified that for other vaccine brands which require two doses, the recommended interval for booster shots remains six months.
This recommendation is based on studies indicating that the efficacy of double-dose vaccines typically begins to decline after a six-month period.
Domingo stated that six months is currently considered the optimal timing for administering booster shots to maximize their effectiveness.
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