What to Know About the COVID-19 Booster Shot
Considering a booster shot? Here’s what you need to know to decide whether or not to get it.
What does the booster shot do?
Just like it sounds, a booster shot is meant to boost the immune system. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), even if you have received a COVID-19 vaccination, its protection may decrease over time. A booster shot gives an extra line of defense against the virus.
Who can get a booster shot?
At this time, only certain populations can get a booster shot and recommendations vary on which COVID-19 vaccine you initially got. Learn more by clicking here
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