the Food and Drug Administration’s decision Monday should encourage people who cited lack of approval as a reason for not getting vaccinated.
The FDA previously had cleared the Pfizer shots for use on an emergency basis.Fauci told NBC’s "Today Show" that FDA approval will mean more "enthusiasm" for vaccine mandates by workplaces, colleges and universities, and the military.
He said it will help boost U.S. vaccination rates.The FDA’s decision clears Pfizer to advertise the vaccine, which Fauci said should also help.RELATED: Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could spur more company, university mandatesTo date, 51.5% of the total U.S.