JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS: CDC Recommends All Adults Should Get COVID Boosters
Posted on 11/30/2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now saying all U.S. adults should take the mRNA coronavirus vaccine boosters, due to the new Omicron COVID-variant. This was a move predicted by many global health officials and pharma executives at Pfizer Inc. and Moderna. The CDC originally said all of those over the age of 50 were eligible for the booster shot. Now they are recommending everyone over the age of 18. The CDC said adults should seek booster shots six months after their second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer jabs or two months after the Johnson & Johnson shot. The controversial mRNA COVID shots were quickly brought to the public by Operation Warp Speed and lose effectiveness over time (depending on the person) versus traditional vaccines which tend to last years, decades, and sometimes lifetimes. Some countries are panicking due to the COVID vaccines have stronger effectiveness over the earlier forms such as Alpha and Beta, while breakthrough cases of COVID occurred among vaccinated people who were likely hit with newer variants.
The CDC posted this message, “The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine.
The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19. Early data from South Africa suggest increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant, and scientists in the United States and around the world are urgently examining vaccine effectiveness related to this variant. I strongly encourage the 47 million adults who are not yet vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to vaccinate the children and teens in their families as well because strong immunity will likely prevent serious illness. I also want to encourage people to get a COVID-19 test if they are sick. Increased testing will help us identify Omicron quickly.
And finally, to stop the spread of COVID-19 we need to follow the prevention strategies we know work.”
LINK: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1129-booster-recommendations.html
