The agency recommended that adults ages 65 years and older receive "an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose" due to an "increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults," as stated in the announcement. "An additional vaccine dose can provide added protection that may have decreased over time for those at highest risk." As of Feb. 23, the share of adults 65 and over that have received the updated COVID vaccine was 41.8%, according to CDC data. As of Feb. 23, the share of adults 65 and over that have received the updated COVID vaccine was 41.8%, according to CDC data. Original article source: CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over

Source: Fox News March 01, 2024 02:47 UTC