More adults likely to get a flu vaccination than receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds Medical Xpress
Read more from the original source:
Pfizer Doses
Three doses are needed for unvaccinated children with typical immune systems ages 6 months through 4 years. The second shot is scheduled at least 3 to 8 weeks after the first. The third shot is given at least eight weeks after the second shot.
One dose is needed for people age 5 and older who have a typical immune system.
People age 65 and older and people of any age with weakened immune systems may get additional doses of the vaccine. This helps improve protection against the COVID-19 virus.
Additional doses for people age 65 and older are suggested four months or longer after the last dose.
Three doses are suggested for unvaccinated children ages 6 months through 4 years with weakened immune systems. The second dose is scheduled at least three weeks after the first shot. The third shot is scheduled at least eight weeks after that.
Three doses for unvaccinated people 5 years and older with weakened immune systems. The second dose is scheduled at least three weeks after the first shot. The third shot is scheduled at least four weeks after that.
Additional doses may be recommended two months after the last dose, or as suggested by a healthcare professional.
View post:
The Updated COVID Vaccine Is Here: 10 Things to Know Yale Medicine
Read the original:
The Updated COVID Vaccine Is Here: 10 Things to Know - Yale Medicine
Read more here:
Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killer - BBC
COVID vaccine poll finds more than half of adults are likely to say 'no thanks' to the vax Fox News
Read more from the original source:
New tests of a recently approved RSV vaccine show potent antibody response to current and past variants Medical Xpress
Originally posted here:
Will an HIV vaccine ever be a reality? STAT
Link:
Go here to read the rest:
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, infants and seniors. Here's what to know NBC Chicago
View post:
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, infants and seniors. Here's what to know - NBC Chicago
