The updated COVID booster will be available for Americans over six months old following the increasing hospitalizations and positive cases.
Updated COVID Booster Expected to be Available for Americans Over Six Months Old Amidst Increasing Hospitalizations and Cases
The updated COVID booster is expected to be available for Americans over six months old amidst the increasing hospitalizations and cases, wherein the Center for Disease Control encouraged eligible residents to get the updated COVID booster for additional protection from the virus.
According to a report published in CBS News, the updated COVID booster would be a great help to prevent getting the COVID-19 virus, especially with the growing positive cases and hospitalizations for the virus, which would be reduced if most Americans would get the updated COVID booster.
With the increasing cases, individuals with private insurance would expect to have their updated COVID booster covered while uninsured individuals could get the updated COVID booster for free as long as they are eligible for COVID-related programs.
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Eligible Residents Encouraged to Get Updated COVID Boosters for Additional Protections Following Increasing Cases
Following the high number of COVID-19 cases, eligible residents are encouraged to get the updated COVID boosters for additional protection and to ensure people’s safety with its effectiveness and quality.
The updated COVID booster is expected to be available to pharmacies and other centers together with the vaccines against flu and RSV, to protect individuals, especially vulnerable groups, ABC News reported.