Biden’s stimulus package receives criticism at home and abroad

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Wednesday’s announcement that all Americans will be eligible for COVID-19 boosters eight months after their second dose has sparked skepticism at home and opposition abroad.

Leading the news: Many public health experts have criticized the decision as premature or even unethical, and that eight months is too long, vulnerability can return as early as five months after the second dose.

The WHO has criticized the United States for planning a third shot when so many people around the world have not had their first.

Beginning September 20, Americans who have received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine should expect to be offered a third dose.

On the J&J vaccine, Biden health officials say they are waiting for more data before recommending a booster.

The big picture: There is still a global vaccine shortage, and the announcement will only increase pressure on the United States to do more to immunize the rest of the world.

Doctors and medical ethicists say it’s difficult to justify a third dose for relatively healthy people given the global need.

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