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CDC approves second dose of COVID-19 booster for some
Clip: 4/20/2023 | 1m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
People age 65 and older are eligible, also those who are immunocompromised
Most people age 65 and older can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday signed off on a second dose of the new bivalent shot to be given at least four months after the initial dose. It’s recommended for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
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CDC approves second dose of COVID-19 booster for some
Clip: 4/20/2023 | 1m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
Most people age 65 and older can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday signed off on a second dose of the new bivalent shot to be given at least four months after the initial dose. It’s recommended for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipmost people age 65 and older can now get an updated covid-19 vaccine booster the CDC on Wednesday signed off on a second dose of the new bivalent shot to be given at least four months after the initial dose it's recommended for older adults and those with weakened immune systems the FDA already authorized use of the booster meaning shots can begin immediately and since keeping up with the vaccine schedules from both drug makers has gotten confusing for most people at the best the CDC is simplifying recommendations so anyone age six or older will be considered up to date on the shots if you've had at least one of the bivalent MRNA vaccines and according to officials you won't need to get another until the fall or winter in New Jersey more than 4 million people eligible for the booster have received one all right [Music]
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