CDC updates guidance to urge boosters for all individuals over 18 as omicron looms
Fox News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday updated agency guidance to advise that anyone over age 18 should receive a COVID-19 booster shot.
Walensky went on to claim that the new omicron variant of COVID-19 "emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19."
Early data from South Africa suggests the omicron variant is highly transmissible, Walensky explained, for which reason scientists worldwide are "urgently examining vaccine effectiveness related to this variant."
Walensky strongly urged the 47 million adults in the U.S. who have held out on getting vaccinated to do so as soon as possible, and claimed vaccinated children and teens will also help build strong immunity against serious illness.