There's no downside to getting a fourth dose now, Dr. Rochelle Walensky told NBC News, adding that recent omicron infection counts as a 'natural boost' for the vaccinated.
"If you've had omicron disease in the last two or three months, that really did boost your immune system quite well," Walensky said, adding that these individuals could wait another two to four months before their second booster.
The decision about the second booster was especially intended for people ages 65 and up or ages 50 and up withwho had received their first booster dose at least four months ago. The CDC also said that all adults who received two doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should also get an mRNA booster. Others, Walensky said, would prefer to wait until autumn for the next vaccine."Both of those are very reasonable."
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