Older people and those with weakened immune systems may get a second dose of Omicron-targeting COVID-19 vaccines, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday.
The agency's decision after its advisory committee's meeting aligns it with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration'son Tuesday for a second dose of Omicron-updated booster for the specified high-risk population.
Adults aged 65 years and older can take a second dose of the updated vaccine, the CDC said, while people who are immunocompromised can get additional doses. It also said the original COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for use in the United States.
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