Vaccination Update

Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are seeking approval of their updated booster vaccines that target the Omicron BA.4 and 5 variants as well as the original COVID-19 strain. The White House has announced that this updated booster will be available after Labor Day and will help address a potential winter surge of COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to announce approval of the targeted booster this week. At this time, there are no further details on this initiative. If LeadingAge NY hears of state or federal initiatives to encourage or require resident or staff booster vaccination, we will be sure to communicate that to members.

Contact: Meg Everett, meverett@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8871