Pfizer, BioNTech Vaccine Gets Full Approval From US Regulators

The Covid-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech was granted a full approval by U.S. regulators, a move that is expected to help bolster the immunization drive amid a surge in infections caused by the delta variant. From a report: The Food and Drug Administration said in a statement on Monday that it had cleared the vaccine for the prevention of Covid-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older. It will be marketed under the Comirnaty. The vaccine continues to be available to people age 12 to 15 under an emergency-use authorization, the agency said. The approval is expected to boost confidence in the shot and is likely to open the door to more vaccine mandates among employers and businesses. It is also likely to solidify its future as a blockbuster for its makers.

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