MDLinx September 3, 2024
Julia Ries

Key Takeaways

  • The new COVID vaccines targeting the KP.2 Omicron variant provide stronger protection against severe outcomes, such as hospitalization and death, and are recommended by the CDC for everyone 6 months and older.

  • Vaccination timing should be based on individual factors like health status, local COVID activity, and previous vaccination history. High-risk individuals, including pregnant and immunocompromised people, should get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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