CDC recommends 2nd COVID vaccine dose for those 65 and older

Second dose of this year's COVID vaccine recommended for some people age 65 and up
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.
CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging some people to get additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for stronger protection against the virus.
COVID Vaccine Update: CDC Now Recommends Second Dose For Older Adults, Immunocompromised
For people aged 65 or older and those who are immunocompromised, the CDC now recommends receiving a second dose of this year's COVID vaccine six months after they get their first shot. The CDC still recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get a current COVID-19 vaccine this fall.
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
Not everyone, of course, will be willing: Covid vaccine uptake has remained stubbornly low over the last few years. As of Oct. 12, only around 12 percent of adults reported receiving an updated vaccine, according to data from the C.D.C.
CDC recommends second COVID vaccine dose for those 65 and older
Immunocompromised adults or those who are older than 65 should get a second dose of the latest COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially recommended.
CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults aged 65 and older, as well as individuals with weakened immune systems, receive a second dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine six months after their last shot.
CDC Says Some People May Need Extra Dose of COVID Vaccine
Some Americans should get more than one shot of the updated COVID 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.
CDC Recommends 2 Or More Doses For Those 65+ Or Immunocompromised
The CDC is moving toward a risk-based strategy, allowing patient input as to the frequency of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
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Second dose of this year's COVID vaccine recommended for people age 65 and up
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people and those age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID ...