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The FDA intends to authorize booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for all adults this week—potentially as early as Thursday.

The CDC’s independent vaccine advisory committee also meets on Friday to discuss booster dose data. If both the FDA and CDC approve the extra shots this week, tens of millions of Americans could soon become eligible for additional shots, according to The New York Times.

Last week, Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize booster doses for ages 18 and older who received a second vaccine dose at least 6 months ago. Several top health officials in the Biden administration have recommended the plan to fight against another increase in coronavirus cases, especially before people gather for holiday celebrations, the newspaper reported. Head over to WebMD to read the full story.