Biden finds 'following the science' isn't so easy

President Biden.
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Sometimes, following the science isn't so easy — especially when "the science" is in flux.

That's certainly the case with the Biden administration's plan to roll out COVID-19 booster shots to already-vaccinated individuals. The White House pledged in August to start rolling out the new jabs on a widespread basis starting Sept. 20, but it's increasingly clear that the whole process is more than a bit messy — two FDA vaccine officials resigned last month, reportedly over their opposition to the administration's booster plan, then on Monday joined a larger group of 18 scientists who say there isn't enough data to support a widespread booster campaign.

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Joel Mathis, The Week US

Joel Mathis is a writer with 30 years of newspaper and online journalism experience. His work also regularly appears in National Geographic and The Kansas City Star. His awards include best online commentary at the Online News Association and (twice) at the City and Regional Magazine Association.