U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country. WATCH | Canadian and U.S. health officials recommend 3rd doses for most vulnerable:Canadian and American health officials suggest third doses for most vulnerable 2:03 As a fourth wave of COVID-19 nears, U.S. regulators are suggesting third vaccine shots for the immunocompromised, and Ontario is eyeing a plan for booster shots. But U.S. health officials made clear Sunday they are preparing for the possibility that the time for boosters may come sooner than later. He said because the delta variant only started hitting the U.S. hard in July, the "next couple of weeks" of case data will help the U.S. make a decision. Global health officials, including the World Health Organization, have called on wealthier and more-vaccinated countries to hold off on booster shots to ensure the supply of first doses for people in the developing world.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2021 03:22 UTC