Israel offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster to at-risk adults
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Israeli health officials said Sunday the country would begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to adults considered at-risk as it weighs a decision regarding the general public.
The Pfizer vaccine is being offered to everyone in Israel ages 12 and up. According to the latest figures, Israel is closing in on 60% of its population being fully vaccinated and has already given out over 10.9 million doses. In a bid to accommodate the expected demand for more doses, especially as a booster is offered to at-risk adults, the country reached an agreement with Pfizer to deliver the next round of shots on Aug. 1 instead of September.
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