COVD Booster Shots Approved for (just about) Everyone

Get ready to roll up your selves

On Monday, the FDA officially approved the new COVID booster shot.

And then yesterday, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend an annual COVID booster shot for EVERYONE (who is at least 6 months old). Last night CDC Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, officially approved the booster shot.

Time to roll up your sleeves.

Everyone needs a COVID booster shot this fall (along with a flu shot).

The COVID booster shot is —

Safe.

Effective.

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This fall —

Everyone (over 6 months old) needs to get a flu shot this fall. And a COVID shot.

These vaccinations prevent severe illness and death.

“Vaccines are the tugboats of preventive health.” ~Dr. Bill Foege

What questions do you have? What do you need to know before you roll up your sleeve this fall? Please ask —

Tomorrow’s Three Things Thursday will focus on the data presented at yesterday’s ACIP meeting. Let me know what questions you have or what information you need to know.