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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ interim recommendations for additional primary and booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines — United States, 2021
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October 29, 2021
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Corporate Authors:United States. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. ; CDC COVID-19 Response Team. ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Epidemic Intelligence Service. ; University of Arizona College of Medicine. ; McMaster University. Faculty of Health Sciences. Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. ; ... More +
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Description:What is already known about this topic? In the United States, three COVID-19 vaccines are approved or authorized for primary vaccination against COVID-19.
What is added by this report? The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued recommendations for an additional primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised persons and a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in eligible groups.
What are the implications for public health practice? Health care professionals play a critical role in COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including for primary, additional primary, and booster vaccination, particularly to protect patients who are at increased risk for severe illness and death.
Suggested citation for this article: Mbaeyi S, Oliver SE, Collins JP, et al. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Interim Recommendations for Additional Primary and Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines — United States, 2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 29 October 2021.
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Pages in Document:8 numbered pages
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Volume:70
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