COVID-19 Omicron Boosters Are Here
A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is displayed on a counter at a pharmacy in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 27, 2021. AP Photo/Jenny Kane
The CDC says that 90 counties in the state are at high or medium “community level" for COVID-19 transmissions. This metric assesses both hospitalizations as well as disease control. Meanwhile, Illinois recently reached a thousand cases of monkeypox — but experts are showing cautious optimism due to the slow spread.
Guests:
Dr. Arti Barnes
Chief Medical Officer, Illinois Department of Public Health
Dr. Vidya Sundareshan
Professor and Chief of Infectious Diseases • SIU School of Medicine
Medical Advisor • Sangamon County Department of Public Health
Updated #COVID19 boosters protecting against Omicron are now available! People age 12 and up are eligible to receive an updated booster 2 months after their last COVID-19 dose. The best way to locate a vaccine provider near you is to go to https://t.co/bgOvjZQmid pic.twitter.com/Z6iK8Lf1bM
— IDPH (@IDPH) September 7, 2022
¡Vacunas de refuerzo bivalentes de #COVID19 que protegen contra las cepas dominantes de Ómicron ya están disponibles! Las personas de 12 años en adelante son elegibles para recibir un refuerzo actualizado 2 meses después de su última dosis contra el COVID-19. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/krUA1V68aZ
— IDPH (@IDPH) September 7, 2022