People whose jobs put them at increased risk of being exposed to the virus and who are 18 to 64 years of age can get the booster
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"The bottom line is if you're fully vaccinated, you're highly protected from severe illness, even if you get COVID-19,""In fact, recent data indicates there's only one confirmed positive case for every 5,000 fully vaccinated Americans per day."Boosters offer an additional push of protection. The recommendations mean many will have to make their own decisions about whether to get a booster, in consultation with their health care professionals.
Since their initial shots will keep them from getting myocarditis from COVID-19, she said, she doesn’t think they need a booster. “These are interim recommendations, and we’ll continue to follow the science,” she said. “It’s not always clean and easy.” Getting a booster will be on the honor system. No one will need to show a doctor's note at their clinic or pharmacy.For people whose jobs put them at higher risk of being exposed to COVID-19, a booster might lower their chance of getting sick at all, not just of becoming severely ill.
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