Fall is in the air and the new Covid-19 booster vaccine is ready to be administered. This new booster shot is designed to protect you against different strains of the coronavirus. Get your booster shot as soon as possible.
Pfizer and Moderna both offer updated booster shots, which target omicron variants. The new booster vaccine gives you better protection against variants of the original virus. You should be able to get your shot from your doctor, at your local pharmacy or health clinic.
Covid-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives already. The vaccines and boosters available to date have worked best on the original Covid-19 virus. But, they are not as good at fending off new strains of the virus. That’s why it is so important to get this new booster shot.
How will the booster shot help? The booster will reduce your risk of hospitalization from Covid-19 as well as your risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19. It also reduces your chances of getting long Covid.
When should you get the booster? Right away, if you haven’t had Covid-19 recently. It’s excellent protection against what could be a new surge of the virus this fall or winter. If you have had Covid recently, talk to your doctor. You have antibodies in your system, so it might be ok for you to wait a couple of months before getting the booster.
Are there safety concerns with the booster? The CDC says there are none.
Are there side effects from this booster? Side effects are said to be similar to side effects from the original vaccine and boosters, pain, fatigue, headache, chills, nausea and fever.
Can you get the booster at the same time as the flu shot? Yes. And, if you’re over 65, ask about getting the high-dose flu shot.
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