When to get the new Covid omicron-targeted booster

With the rise of COVID transmissions in our communities once again, we now have a new and powerful tool in the battle against this deadly virus. The CDC has recently approved a new booster that is designed to lessen the severity of COVID, with a specific formula targeting the omicron variant. It will help protect against this newest variant but also has some of the older ingredients to help protect against other possible strains that arise in the future.

To get this booster you have to have had one of the original two-shot series of vaccinations. The booster is indicated if it has been at least two months after the initial vaccine series or your most recent booster. Please see the chart below to see which booster is right for you, and what timing you need to consider. Anyone who has recently had COVID should wait three months from the time they received a positive test result.

Additionally, it is time for flu shots, and health officials are urging everyone who is eligible to get this vaccine right away. The updated COVID-19 booster and seasonal flu vaccines are available at most doctor’s offices and pharmacies. There is no concern about getting both shots at or around the same time. It is important to get the booster as soon as you are eligible.