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Rochelle walensky decided those whose jobs put them at higher risk, frontline workers, teachers, for example, will in fact be eligible for boosters, too. booster rolling out at more than 30,000 locations across the country, including urgent care clinics, federally qualified health centers and pharmacies. and long lines and long waits already for that third pfizer shot. this image from the university health facility in san antonio today. dr. walensky defending her decision to include frontline wo...

Newly authorized pfizer boosters. the c.d.c. said today the roll out of those third shots will rely on the honor system, hoping noneligible people wont line up until it is their turn. more now from cbs omar villafranca. >> i will talk with you about vaccine booster shots. >> reporter: early this morning, c.d.c. director rochelle walensky, expanded who is now eligible for a pfizer booster shot, overruling one of the recommendations from her agencys advisory panel. >> in a pandemic, we most often ...

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♪♪ priceline. every trip is a big deal. >> bret: president biden says he will roll up his sleeve to get a covid booster shot as soon as possible. the president saying 60 million americans are now eligible for the extra dose. but the guidance on the issue has been fluid and at times pretty confusing. here is white house correspondent jacqui heinrich. >> its hard to acknowledge im over 65 but i will be getting my booster shot. [laughter] >> a third pfizer shot is now recommended for anyone ove...

In the next hour, day two of the cdc advisory committees meeting on pfizers booster shot is underway. we expect the committee to vote today on who will qualify for that third dose. youll recall on wednesday, the fda authorized a third pfizer shot for people ages 65 and up. and those in high risk for exposure or severe illness. the cdcs committee will sharpen what that means. theyll sharpen who exactly qualifies as high risk. i want to turn now to a doctor, the interim pediatrician and chief and ...

Have severe illness or are prone to it. but about a million booster shots have already gone out according to the cdc. what are you going to be watching and listening for in todays meeting? >> well, its important to certainly keep this guidance in mind from the cdc. very important meeting today, and their vote this afternoon following the fdas extended authorization yesterday for booster shots and doses. were looking for further guidance on the pfizer vaccine to help protect americans. we do thin...

Move to a place where we see real action. >> well leave it there. george floyds cousin and president of the george floyd foundation. thank you, maam. talk soon. right now the fda has officially authorized pfizer booster shots for older americans and people at high risk of getting sick. so who does that actually include? and could it help stop the surge of cases that are overwhelming hospitals in certain pockets of the country? pockets of the country? helen knew exercise could help her diabetes...

Breaking news on vaccines. late today an fda panel voting to approve a third pfizer booster shot for people 65 and older. and those at high risk for severe cases. the panel voted against a booster shot for the rest of the population saying the first round of shots is enough to protect most people. this decision comes as fights over vaccines are exploding across the country. the scientific and political responses to vaccinations are inextricably linked with lawmakers politicizing the pandemic fig...

Senior officials nearly announced their upcoming retirements but they also joined in a scathing critique of the booster shot plan on monday writing with a group of international scientists had not clear evidence boosters are appropriate for everyone and quote if unnecessary boosting causes significant adverse reactions there could be hesitation for vaccine acceptance that go beyond covid-19 vaccines. they go on to say vaccine supplies could save more lives if they go to the up vaccinated. the fd...

Dose of johnson & johnson or two of moderna and pfizer, but remember, those third pfizer doses, the booster doses, could be rolling out in about ten days or so. then what? well, today, the cdc director said they will be asking that question of their advisory committee and that may be updated. victor? >> nick watt for us in los angeles. nick, thank you. well, president biden also signed executive orders that require all government employees and federal contractors to be vaccinated and this one ...