People age 65 and older should get a second round of this season’s COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control said.
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The new recommendation, announced Oct. 23, also applies to people under 65 who are immunocompromised.
For most people who need a second dose, it should be received six months after the first, the CDC said.
The 2024-25 COVID vaccine is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older. It has been available since late summer, though some medical professionals advised delaying it to optimize effectiveness during the higher-risk winter period.