Interim Recommendations for Additional Primary and Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines

What is already known about this topic?

In the United States, three COVID-19 vaccines are approved or authorized for primary vaccination against COVID-19.

What is added by this report?

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued recommendations for an additional primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised persons and a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in eligible groups.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Health care professionals play a critical role in COVID-19 vaccination efforts, including for primary, additional primary, and booster vaccination, particularly to protect patients who are at increased risk for severe illness and death.