The agency is urging a shift toward only one vaccine composition rather than a combination of monovalent vaccines -- which are currently used for primary shots and target only one strain -- and bivalent vaccines -- which are currently used for booster doses and target more than one strain. T...
of the hospital," she said. "And what we know from the (flu) vaccine as well as from these COVID vaccines is that you may get infected, but your symptoms are likely to be a lot less severe. You're much less likely to need to go to the hospital if you got your updated booste...
Walensky received a bivalent COVID booster on Sept. 22. “Laboratory data suggest these updated vaccines provide increased protection against currently circulating variants,” she tweeted at the time.“If you received your last COVID-19 vaccine (more than two months) ago, I encourage...
The CDC recently expanded eligibility forboostershots and provided booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. For those who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster at six months or more after ...
Among people who have already gotten the original COVID vaccine series but have not rolled up their sleeves for a booster, the most common response from adults (44%) was that they don't think they need one. In this Nov. 1, 2022, file photo, licensed vocational ...
DENVER (AP)-When the delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by going to a clinic and telling them it was her first shot. The U.S. government has not approved booster shots against the virus,...
Many women of childbearing age remain unvaccinated in the United States and elsewhere, the study noted. Some women hesitate or refuse to get the vaccine or booster shot because they think the risks of having COVID are small for young women or are unsure about vaccine safety during pregnancy....
Is it safe to get the flu shot if I'm getting a vaccine booster? Yes. Skariah tells us that currently, CDC guidance is the same with the booster vaccine. Will the flu shot interfere in any way with the COVID vaccine? No, the flu shot should not interfere in any way with the CO...
ones who seem to be staying healthy this winter Congratulations. Avoiding RSV, the Flu, and COVID this winter isn't easy. If you are still worried about getting COVID you should probably look into a vaccine or booster. Check with your doctor, pharmacy, or county about vaccine availability....
“Underlying health conditions” can be confusing for those wondering if they, or someone they know, should receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Included below is the current information from the CDC clarifying who should get the booster of the vaccine. ...