Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition
By Marie Rosenthal, MS
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that people 65 years of age and older receive a second updated dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. The recommendation was endorced by CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH.
Although there was a recognition that overall uptake of vaccination with the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines has been weak, the recommendation was passed by a