The FDA approved new Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna on Thursday. These vaccines have been updated to match new strains of the virus. They should be available soon. The CDC reported that more people are testing positive for Covid and going to the emergency room. Hospitalizations are also increasing.
The updated vaccines target new strains like KP.2. Experts believe the vaccines will protect against severe illness, even with new strains. It is recommended that all Americans ages 6 months and older get the new shots. People who recently had Covid can wait about three months before getting the vaccine.
The vaccines may cause side effects like pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, and fever. Most side effects go away after a few days. The vaccines should be free for most people, but uninsured individuals can get the vaccine through certain programs. It is important to get vaccinated to protect against severe illness.
Vocabulary List:
- Approved /əˈpruːvd/ (verb): Officially agreed to or accepted.
- Updated /ˈʌp.deɪ.tɪd/ (adjective): Made more current or applicable.
- Emergency /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/ (noun): A serious unexpected and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
- Hospitalizations /ˌhɑː.spɪ.təl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz/ (noun): The act of admitting someone to a hospital for treatment.
- Side effects /saɪd ɪˈfɛkts/ (noun): Secondary typically undesirable effects of a drug or treatment.
- Vaccinated /ˈvæksɪneɪtɪd/ (verb): Immunized against a disease by vaccination.
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