CDC greenlights second COVID booster for adults over 50, immunocompromised
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The Tallapoosa County Health Department in Alexander City.

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The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to recommend a second booster dose for the immunocompromised and adults over 50, allowing those at higher risk for severe illness to receive their fourth COVID-19 shot.

The update comes after an authorization by the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday. Those eligible are authorized to receive their second Pfizer or Moderna booster dose at least four months after their first booster of any pharmaceutical company.