FDA Advisors Doubt Seasonal COVID Vax Updates

There's still uncertainty about how the pandemic will evolve, as COVID-19 doesn't follow a predictable pattern like the flu.

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According to a recent CNBC article, FDA advisors are casting doubts on the idea of regularly updating COVID-19 vaccines, similar to the way flu shots are updated each year. They're not sure if COVID-19 behaves seasonally like the flu, and are hesitant to recommend periodic updates. The advisors voted in favor of new shots targeting the omicron XBB variants for the upcoming fall season, but wanted the wording about regular updates removed from the question. 

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