Following recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory action, CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from additional COVID-19 vaccine doses.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met April 19 to discuss these COVID-19 vaccine recommendation changes and the associated implications and implementation. Although there was no vote at this meeting, ACIP members expressed their support for these recommendations.
Read the full media statement at CDC Simplifies COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations, Allows Older Adults and Immunocompromised Adults to Get Second Dose of the Updated Vaccine.