Thread by @nirav_mainecdc

1/The @US_FDA and @CDCgov yesterday authorized 2nd #COVID19 #booster shots for certain individuals.

Here's a summary of who is eligible and what it all means.

2/A second booster of either the @pfizer or @moderna_tx vaccine is available for individuals 50 years and older at least 4 months after their first booster. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA…

3/Also, a second booster of the @pfizer vaccine may be given to those 12 and older who are immunocompromised at least 4 months after the first booster. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA…

4/For those who are immunocompromised, a second booster of the @moderna_tx #vaccine is available 4 months after the first booster dose for individuals 18 and older.

5/Also, for those who received the J&J #COVID19 vaccine, the @CDCgov authorized a second booster dose using an mRNA vaccine at least 4 months after getting their first J&J booster.

cdc.gov/media/releases…

6/This recommendation around the J&J vaccine was based on recent data from the @CDCMMWR showing enhanced vaccine efficacy after a booster.
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7…

7/Providers in #Maine are already administering second booster doses to those who are eligible. But as with prior changes, it may take some providers a bit of time to adjust their systems to make the shots more widely available.

8/What does this all mean for you?

Don't lose sight of the importance of getting a *first* booster dose. That is really important for enduring protection against severe #COVID19.

If you haven't gotten your first booster, please make that a health priority.

9/If you are eligible for a second booster, you should get one. They are available, free of charge to you, and resoundingly safe.

Data from one large population study showed a significant mortality benefit among those who received a second booster vs. one.

10/Not sure where to go for your #COVID19 #vaccine? Here's a place to start your search:

maine.gov/covid19/vaccin…