Amber: Novavax has indicated they could have their "fall" booster ready as early as late July (iirc) if the FDA doesn't slow them down with approving it for use. I don't think I've seen the mRNA ones publicly suggest a timeframe yet.

Breaking: All Americans ages 6 months and older should receive one of the new Covid-19 vaccines when they become available this fall, scientific advisers to the CDC said on Thursday. www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/h...

New Covid Shots Recommended for Americans 6 Months and Older This Fallwww.nytimes.com As the virus continues to mutate, scientific advisers to the C.D.C. are urging Americans to roll up their sleeves again for annual vaccinations.

Any word on when "this fall" will be?

Novavax has indicated they could have their "fall" booster ready as early as late July (iirc) if the FDA doesn't slow them down with approving it for use. I don't think I've seen the mRNA ones publicly suggest a timeframe yet.

Oh here, and even better! They say mid-July if the FDA grants their approval (which they applied for in mid-June already): ir.novavax.com/press-releas...

Novavax Submits Application to U.S. FDA for Updated Protein-based 2024-2025 Formula COVID-19 Vaccine - Jun 14, 2024ir.novavax.com Novavax's updated JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine is active against current circulating strains, including KP.2 and KP.3 Novavax's JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine would be the only protein-based option available in...

I remember them discussing their rationale for the current formulation including the fact that using it meant they could have doses ready as soon as the FDA gave the word 'go.'

Yup, that's what their press release says. I'm Minnesotan, so I know passive-aggressive excessive politeness and there is definitely an element of "we'll give these to people basically now if you don't fuck things up and make us wait" in that release 😂

Oh, nice - I'll be very glad if I can take an updated booster before visiting my over-85 parentals in mid-August.

please mask up, too (the💉protection from getting/passing c19 isn't 100%, +you can pass it on while not knowing you're infected, *and* mask can protect em from other cruds that are harder on elderly!🖤

Yes, I'm aware of that, but thank you for patronizing me.

not at all my intention, hence the🖤 trying to convey friendly tone. there are a whole lot of ppl who don't know those factors, not knowing doesn't make them bad or lesser ppl. truly glad that u already knew, but if anyone else reading didn't it may save a life that matters to them.

Hell yes. Even if i might literally have to drive to LA for it.

OMG I 💪💉 am READY

That's excellent though when I called Costco last week they were out of current formulation at both stores.

Yeah. With the current Novavax formulation the last available vials expired at the end of May. So now it's a waiting period for the new updated version to become available.

I see! Thanks, they didn't clarify that well to me. Gonna follow for the good word :)

They said mid-August to late September. So, not exactly precise

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