The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Right now, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot both when they’re 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine.
The latest emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the significance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to guard against COVID-19. Early information from South Africa counsel elevated transmissibility of the Omicron variant, and scientists in the USA and around the world are urgently examining vaccine effectiveness associated to this variant. I strongly encourage the 47 million adults who are not but vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to vaccinate the children and youths in their families as effectively because robust immunity will possible stop critical sickness. I additionally wish to encourage individuals to get a COVID-19 test if they’re sick. Elevated testing will assist us identify Omicron quickly.
And finally, to stop the spread of COVID-19 we have to observe the prevention strategies we know work.