State: Pennsylvania Vaccine Providers Ready for Administer Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots
The vaccines provide additional protection against the original coronavirus and Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the vaccines after receiving emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.
The new Pfizer vaccine is available to people 12 years of age and older, while the new Moderna booster shot is available to people 18 years of age and older.