CDC recommends 2nd dose of this year's COVID shot

CDC recommends 2nd dose of this year's COVID shot for those age 65+
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people and those age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.
CDC: Some people may need extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Some Americans should get more than one shot of the updated COVID-19 vaccines because their age or certain health conditions make them more vulnerable to severe infections, U.S. health officials advised this week.
Older adults should get 2 doses of the updated COVID shot, CDC says
The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are available, and the CDC recommends that certain groups get two doses, spaced six months apart.
CDC: Some over 65 can get second COVID shot six months after initial vaccine
Experts have maintained that older people and those with compromised immune systems are more at risk of developing severe COVID-19 infections.
COVID Vaccine Update: CDC Now Recommends Second Dose For Older Adults, Immunocompromised
People ages 64 and older and those who are immunocompromised should get at least two doses of this year's COVID vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. The CDC expanded its recommendation to account for the increased risk of severe COVID-19 in these populations.
CDC Recommends Second Dose Of This Year's COVID Vaccine For People Over 65
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended an additional dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. The recommendation was endorsed by CDC Director Mandy Cohen,

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