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CDC recommends another COVID-19 vaccination for older adults

CDC recommends another COVID-19 vaccination for older adults
DEPLOYED TO THE SOUTHERN BORDER THIS SPRING. IF YOU ARE 65 OR OLDER, THE CDC WANTS YOU TO GET ANOTHER COVID SHOT, THE AGENCY SAYS. YOU CAN GET ANOTHER DOSE AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS AFTER YOUR PREVIOUS SHOT. THE CDC SAYS THE CURRENT VACCINE WAS UPDATED LAST FALL AND IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE. CDC RESEARCH SHOWS OLDER AD
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CDC recommends another COVID-19 vaccination for older adults
If you're 65 or older, you may be eligible for another COVID-19 shot.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that people age 65 or older can get another dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least four months since their last one.The CDC said the current vaccine was updated in the fall and is highly effective.Research shows that older adults are more vulnerable to severe symptoms of COVID-19.

If you're 65 or older, you may be eligible for another COVID-19 shot.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that people age 65 or older can get another dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least four months since their last one.

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The CDC said the current vaccine was updated in the fall and is highly effective.

Research shows that older adults are more vulnerable to severe symptoms of COVID-19.