These variants have become the dominant coronavirus strains and appear to be more contagious than their predecessors.
Before these new strains, in earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began recommending that those 50 and older receive a second COVID-19 booster shot, which is now more critical than ever.The recommendation from the CDC to get a second COVID-19 booster shot is essential for those 50 and older and those with medical conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, heart disease and other immunocompromised diseases.
Although the FDA has approved these updated vaccines, it’s important to not delay in getting your second COVID-19 booster shot. The science has proven it lowers the risk of hospitalization, severe COVID-19 and death. Although the new variants appear to cause less severe symptoms than the earlier strains, it’s still important to remain vigilant — because they are so highly transmissible. The fact that seniors are at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19 also puts them at a higher risk of having a more difficult time recovering and of contracting long-term COVID-19.
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