Pfizer Pushes Ahead for Its Third Booster Vaccine Despite Conflicting CDC and FDA Statements - Yahoo Lifestyle

say Americans don't need a third booster shot just yet, Pfizer may release one sooner than you think.

If you've been vaccinated against COVID-19, there's a good chance you received a shot developed by teams at Pfizer or Moderna — a two-series mRNA vaccine that required you to sit for another "booster" dose within a few weeks of your first shot.

Americans who have been fully vaccinated against #COVID19 do not need a booster shot at this time.

"Americans who have been fully vaccinated do not need a booster shot at this time," the joint release reads.

But officials at the FDA and CDC maintain that more evidence is needed before any agency recommends a third dose for more than 79 million Americans who received a Pfizer vaccine this year.

Health officials maintain that it is not clear if a booster shot will be needed to continue to provide full protection against mild COVID-19 symptoms.

Currently, officials at the FDA will have to grant Pfizer what's known as "Emergency Use Authorization" before it can begin releasing another dose to the American public.

When it's time to receive another dose of the Pfizer vaccine, it's likely that your initial provider — whether it be a clinic, pharmacy or your primary care provider — could be responsible for administering another shot.

As Pfizer officials are planning to present data, findings and other materials to public health officials this week, you may be wondering if a third booster dose is imminent.