Tracking COVID-19: CDC recommends boosters for all adults as concerns about omicron grow

Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Nov 30, 2021 On Monday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations for boosters, calling all adults to get booster shots six months after the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine or two months after Johnson & Johnson's vaccine. “Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a statement. “The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19,” she added. Walensky said early data from South Africa suggests that the omicron variant can spread more easily and scientists in the U.S. and around the world "are urgently examining vaccine effectiveness related to this variant." "I strongly encourage the 47 million adults who are not yet vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to vaccinate the children and teens in their families as well because strong immunity will likely prevent serious illness," Walensky said. Read more about this story. TOP STORIES Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa » Everything to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Iowa » Judge blocks vaccine mandate for health workers in 10 states » COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to climb in Iowa » MORE STORIES The new omicron variant is fueling old misinformation. Here are the facts » New info shows omicron spread wider earlier than thought » How does the delta variant compare to omicron? » Merck's COVID-19 pill to face FDA panel review » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2021 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe