Update on our vaccination guidance: Late last week, the @US_FDA and @CDCgov recommended that people with certain immunocompromising conditions get a third dose of COVID vaccine. 🧵
This follows studies that have found a lower immune response after two doses of an mRNA vaccine – that’s Pfizer or Moderna – in some people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, such as someone who’s received a kidney transplant.
The good news is that some of these individuals were shown to have an improved response to a third dose.
The types of conditions covered in the update include active treatment for cancer, organ transplant recipients who are taking immunosuppressive therapy, people who’ve received a stem cell transplant within the past two years or people with advanced or untreated HIV.
For other health conditions, like diabetes or heart disease, we do NOT recommend a third dose at this time.
Other New Yorkers may also be asking, “What about me? Should I get a third dose? Will I need one in the future?”
Other New Yorkers may also be asking, “What about me? Should I get a third dose? Will I need one in the future?”
The simple answer is that right now, you do not. But scientists are working around the clock to learn more about how vaccines can best protect us, particularly in the context of the delta variant.
New Yorkers who are immunocompromised should discuss getting a third dose with their doctor. Learn more about which medical conditions qualify and how to make an appointment for your third dose: nyc.gov/covidvaccine
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