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Vaccine booster shots. a recent n.i.h. study finds those vaccinated with johnson & johnson had a stronger antibody response from pfizer or moderna's booster. the fda adviser expected to consider a j&j booster today after giving moderna the nod on its booster yesterday. advisers recommended a half dose for people who got their second moderna shot at least six months ago and like pfizer for now, this is just for older patients or people in high-risk jobs. the cdc still needs to give final authorization. shots could begin at the end of next week. time for a three questions in maybe three minute...

Million americans already vaccinated with moderna, those who qualify join the same group of pfizer recipients who can also get a booster with moderna's original dose larger than pfizer's, it's third dose will be a half dose. it's not perfect, but these are extraordinary times, the president again making the sell for boosters. >> these boosters are free. i'll say it again. they're free, available, and easy to get. >> reporter: the extra dose of protection may soon be a shot away. nurses across the country are quitting their jobs, but yet applications in nursing schools is on the rise. enrollm...

Regulators are meeting to review whether extra doses of the vaccine should be dispensed and, if so, who should get them and when.

Health advisers voted unanimously to recommend a half-dose of the vaccine for seniors, the immunocompromised and those at increased risk for COVID-19.

Dose, it showed they had a higher percentage of side effects but not serious adverse educates if is safe, but it will be a half dose. if you're a patient that got a rogue dose, it is okay but it is not more effective. >> in st. paul they're seeing a troubling uptick in infections. what are you seeing? >> officials say it is happening among the unvaccinated. we're talking about those resisting the vaccine and those not eligible. you're is seeing the cases and the hospitalizations go up and