CDC Experts Skeptical , of 4th COVID-19 Shot .<br />CDC Experts Skeptical , of 4th COVID-19 Shot .<br />CNBC reports that an independent panel of vaccine experts assembled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...<br />... is unsure that another COVID-19 shot is <br />the best way forward for the broader population of the United States.<br />The panel reportedly gathered for five <br />hours on April 20, mostly agreeing that repeated booster doses of coronavirus vaccines are unrealistic.<br />Experts contend public health agencies should <br />alter their messaging to inform the public that vaccines do not prevent infections.<br />Instead, the goal of vaccines is to <br />prevent severe illness and death.<br />With the vaccines currently <br />available, we should not chase <br />the rainbows of hoping that <br />those vaccines could prevent <br />infection, transmission and <br />even mild disease.., Dr. Sarah Long, member of CDC Advisory Committee <br />on Immunization Practices, via CNBC.<br />... because <br />we’ve learned that is <br />just not possible. , Dr. Sarah Long, member of CDC Advisory Committee <br />on Immunization Practices, via CNBC.<br />We just need to give that up with these vaccines and focus on preventing severe disease <br />and preventing death. , Dr. Sarah Long, member of CDC Advisory Committee <br />on Immunization Practices, via CNBC.<br />Experts were critical of the CDC's <br />move to authorize another booster <br />shot for older adults without <br />consulting committee members.<br />They say moving forward, the agency <br />must avoid unnecessary confusion and promote public discussion in order to <br />restore trust in vaccines.<br />They say moving forward, the agency <br />must avoid unnecessary confusion and promote public discussion in order to <br />restore trust in vaccines
