### [2021-08-18](/feed/2021/08/18/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# The Biden administration announces that the U.S. will begin administering booster shoots of the Moderna and Pfizer–BioNTech vaccines for most people who received the second dose eight months ago beginning from September 20. 

With the Delta variant surging and antibody levels declining, US health officials plan to offer additional shots to bolster protection.


### Sources:

1. [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/the-biden-administration-will-start-rolling-out-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-in-september-offering-most-people-another-shot-8-months-after-vaccination/articleshow/85432757.cms) [Image](https://www.businessinsider.in/photo/85432757/the-biden-administration-will-start-rolling-out-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-in-september-offering-most-people-another-shot-8-months-after-vaccination.jpg?imgsize=277570)

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