COVID-19 Cases Surge as Concerns Grow Over Booster Timing, Hospitalizations, and Colder Weather

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises individuals who have recently recovered from COVID-19 to wait until they are feeling better and out of their isolation period before getting a vaccine dose. However, the CDC acknowledges that waiting up to 3 months to get a booster shot could extend the natural immunity obtained from a recent infection. The effectiveness of the vaccine may wane over time, but it is still the best way to protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. The recently approved booster shot targets the omicron variant and is recommended for everyone 6 months and older.