New COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for 2024!

For a short YouTube video, here’s a rephrased and condensed version of the article:

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The CDC now recommends that immunocompromised individuals and those aged 65 or older get a second dose of the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Ideally, this second dose should be taken six months after the initial shot.

For those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, the CDC advises they consult their healthcare provider to see if they may need three or more doses for better protection.

This year’s updated vaccines, approved by the FDA in August, are designed to target the KP.2 variant of COVID-19, while still offering protection against other recent strains. Just like in past years, the CDC urges everyone aged six months and older to get vaccinated, especially with an expected virus surge this fall and winter.

However, a recent survey by Ohio State Wexner Medical Center shows that fewer than half of Americans are planning to get their COVID-19 or flu shots this season.

The CDC stresses that vaccination is crucial for protecting those at higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. The new vaccine helps protect against the current variants responsible for most U.S. infections and hospitalizations and can even reduce the risk of long COVID.

So, consider getting vaccinated to stay protected this season!

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