However, Biden said the U.S. currently has enough vaccine supply to ensure people ages 50 and older can get their fourth doses.
President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the U.S. will not have enough Covid vaccine shots this fall to ensure free and easy access for all Americans if Congress fails to pass the $22.5 billion in additional funding the administration has requested. Biden said the U.S. has enough supply to ensure people eligible for fourth shots have access to them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week recommended an additional Pfizer or Moderna dose for people ages 50 and older, as well as certain younger individuals who have compromised immune systems. Biden,79, received his fourth dose on live television after his remarks. As the country enters a new phase of its vaccination push, the president called on Congress to act to ensure the U.S. has the resources it needs if another wave of infection emerges. “Americans are back to living their lives again,” Biden said. “We can’t surrender that. Congress please act. You have to act immediately. The consequences of inaction are severe, they will only grow with time.
