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FDA RECOMMENDS MORE COVID SHOTS

APRIL 2023: Oregonians are being advised to prepare for another surge in COVID-19 cases in June, as health officials expect two new variants (XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.9) to emerge and cause an increase in cases. The state is anticipating the variants, which are spreading in other countries, to peak at the end of the month, although this forecast is subject to change. The FDA has approved updated booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer, which are expected to be available in Oregon soon, but only for those aged 65 and over or people with compromised immune systems who have received their last dose four months ago. The new variants are highly infectious and could cause more severe symptoms. While the pandemic has wound down and life is mostly back to normal, health officials recommend continued mask-wearing in certain settings to protect those at higher risk of severe COVID outcomes. The federal public health emergency will end on May 11, which means an end to pandemic support from the federal government, including vaccine subsidies. Pfizer plans to sell its COVID vaccine for $110 to $130 a dose, which will be covered by insurance policies, but patients may face co-pays. The Oregon Health Authority plans to ensure a smooth transition to commercialized COVID-19 vaccines, with federal funding to help people without insurance pay for the shots. The state has recorded nearly 973,000 cases of COVID and 9,530 deaths to date. While hospitalizations have decreased since the peak in September 2021, health officials advise that there will still be more cases in the future, and recommend getting any necessary shots or boosters before the federal COVID health emergency ends on May 11.