CDC recommends third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that anyone age 12 and up get a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least five months after completing their Pfizer primary series. A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine provides increased protection against the virus.

Last week, the CDC updated the recommended timeline for when people can get a third Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose, shortening the minimum interval from six months to five months.

Additionally, they recommended that moderately or severely immunocompromised 5- to 11-year-olds receive an additional primary dose of Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for children aged 5-11.

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