FDA Shuts Out Its Own Experts in Authorizing Another Vaccine Booster

The Food and Drug Administration last week authorized Americans 50 and over to get a fourth Covid vaccine dose. Some of the FDAs own experts disagree with the decision, but the agency simply ignored them. It will convene its advisory committee this Wednesday to discuss future vaccine needs. Thats like having lawyers present arguments to a judge whos already issued a verdict.

Eric Rubin, editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, sits on the advisory committee. He told CNN last month that he hadnt seen enough data to determine whether anyone needs a fourth dose whose immune system isnt seriously deficient.