Originally published: . Volume 13, No. 6. Source pages: 4.
The Louisiana Department of Health is alerting vaccine providers about new recommendations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), following the emergency authorization granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is recommending COVID-19 booster shots for children ages 5-11. The CDC is currently recommending that all children over the age of 5 receive a COVID-19 booster shot 5 months after their initial vaccine. They are also recommending a second booster be administered 4 months after the first booster for those over the age of 50 and immune-compromised individuals over 12 years old. Of the 4.8 million children diagnosed with COVID-19 nationwide, 180 have died.
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