Polis urges FDA to authorize Pfizer booster shots, vaccines for young children | TheHill - The Hill

Jared PolisJared Schutz PolisColorado requiring vaccinations for health care workers Colorado governor rescinds 1864 policy that led to massacre of Native Americans The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by AT&T - Census marks US first: White population shrinks MORE (D) on Monday called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and authorize vaccinations for children ages 5-11.

“They have blood on their hands and there are thousands of Americans that are dead today because of their delays on the booster shot,” he said.

According to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, around 75 percent of eligible residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Biden administration has said it aims to start administering COVID-19 booster shots with Pfizer's vaccine beginning Sept.

However, the World Health Organization (WHO) criticized plans to administer booster shots in wealthy countries as many low- and middle-income countries struggle to vaccinate their own populations.