If Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky signs off later Thursday, as expected, tens of millions of higher-risk Americans will be able to get those boosters, as well as the one from Pfizer-BioNTech, to bolster their protection against the coronavirus.
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on global supply chains, expect delays, limited inventory and higher prices. And, most importantly, start your shopping early.
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