COVID-19 Cases Surge as Concerns Grow Over Booster Timing and Hospitalizations Among Seniors and Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises waiting until you're feeling better and out of your isolation period before getting a COVID-19 booster shot. However, the CDC acknowledges that waiting up to 3 months after a recent infection could extend the natural immunity you gained from the infection. Individuals should consider their personal situation, such as working in a high-risk environment or living with immunocompromised people, to decide when to get a booster. While the effectiveness of the vaccine wanes over time, it still provides the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. The recently approved booster shot targets the omicron variant and is recommended for everyone 6 months and older.