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In reply to the discussion: FDA authorizes second coronavirus booster shot for people 50 and older [View all]csziggy
(34,137 posts)92. ACIP released guidelines today
Summary of recent changes (last updated March 30, 2022):
Added guidance that people ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose
Added guidance that adults ages 50 years and older who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose
Added guidance that people ages 1849 years who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first Janssen booster dose
Further clarification of safety issues including those related to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and adults (MIS-A) and myocarditis
Updated information on the availability of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a vial with a red cap (0.25 mL dosage volume) and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a vial with a blue cap (0.5 mL dosage volume) for administration of a 50 µg booster dose.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html
Added guidance that people ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose
Added guidance that adults ages 50 years and older who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose
Added guidance that people ages 1849 years who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first Janssen booster dose
Further clarification of safety issues including those related to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and adults (MIS-A) and myocarditis
Updated information on the availability of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a vial with a red cap (0.25 mL dosage volume) and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine supplied in a vial with a blue cap (0.5 mL dosage volume) for administration of a 50 µg booster dose.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html
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FDA authorizes second coronavirus booster shot for people 50 and older [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2022
OP
Sounds good. I'm having my left shoulder replaced May 05. So, it'd be good to get that in a couple
brewens
Mar 2022
#14
it is like a hip replacement -it is ball and socket joint. My friend had it done about 10 years ago-
riversedge
Mar 2022
#21
The way things are going-I also think it will be an annual shot-like the flu shot. Well worth it.
riversedge
Mar 2022
#22
CDC just came out with same recommendation, ok pharmacies, open the books, let us in
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Mar 2022
#62
I just called our both of the pharmacies we use. Additional approval also needs to be given...
3catwoman3
Mar 2022
#29
Here is the update - CDC will now "recommend" for 50+ (happened at 4pm EDT)
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2022
#61
I expect medical providers actually receive an "official" government notification
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2022
#64
My initial 2 doses were done at a small independent pharmacy a few miles from me
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2022
#67
I know after my first dose, it took 3 days for it to hit me after experiencing a metallic taste
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2022
#94
When I got my second booster at a pharmacy, there was only one person there getting their booster.
LisaL
Mar 2022
#76
Well, I got Moderna, too - my booster on December 9th - so I'm not at 4 months yet
Rhiannon12866
Mar 2022
#69
Well, I was really delighted and surprised when my brother met me at the door with his vaccine card
Rhiannon12866
Mar 2022
#72