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The F.D.A. authorized Moderna and Johnson & Johnson as booster shots, and allowed the mixing and matching of different types of Covid vaccines.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 5:30 PM EST

The regulators did not recommend one shot over another as a booster or indicate whether it is preferable to stick with the same vaccine when possible.

The "mix and match" update may dampen interest in Johnson & Johnson's vaccine, which studies have found provides less protection than Moderna or Pfizer.

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