25 September 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommend the following groups should get a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing the Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (first 2 doses):
- People 65 years of age and older
- Adults 18 years and older living in long-term care settings
- People aged 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions
The CDC and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup also recommend the following groups may get a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing the Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (first 2 doses), based on their individual benefits and risks:
- People 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting
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