![]() ![]() With emerging data indicating that certain populations will need more support to be protected, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on August 13, 2021, recommended a third dose of mRNA vaccines for immunocompromised people, including transplant recipients, people with advanced or untreated HIV infection, people actively receiving cancer treatment, and people taking immunosuppressive medications. ![]() Third doses are meant to elicit an antibody response where there was an inadequate antibody response before, while booster doses are meant to increase antibody levels that have waned after a robust increase in the months after vaccination. The difference between third doses and booster doses is more than just a language issue. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from an in-home COVID-19 vaccination fill out the online form here, or call 1-83 from 8 a.m. įurthermore, Public Health offers in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to those who have difficulties leaving their home. Those 12+ are no longer eligible for the current mRNA boosters based only on the original strain of the virus.
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