The Hawaii Department of Health said it supports the most recent federal recommendations for an additional dose of the bivalent COVID-19 booster for others at higher risk.
The CDC approved a momentary bivalent booster for others 65 and older, and additional doses for those with weakened immune systems.
Those who have not yet been vaccinated with the original monovalent COVID vaccines, which the CDC no longer recommends for use in the United States, can now get the updated bivalent vaccine.
“These simplified recommendations make it even less difficult for you and your family circle to contract serious illness and deaths similar to COVID-19,” said state epidemiologist Dr. Anna S. Simpson. Sarah Kemble in a press release. ” COVID-19 continues to circulate and we have noticed a recent increase in hospitalizations. Last week, 10 deaths from COVID-19 were reported. It’s definitely worth getting a booster dose now, if eligible. This is especially vital for kupuna and immunocompromised people.
The CDC recommends that the U. S. Food and Drug Administration do notThe U. S. Food and Drug Administration approves changes to the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 bivalent mRNA vaccines to simplify the vaccination schedule for most people.
The DOH said it has notified all Hawaii COVID-19 vaccine providers of the FDA authorization changes.
The CDC news for COVID vaccines is as follows:
>> Adults years of age and older can now get a momentary booster dose of bivalent vaccine at least 4 months after their initial dose of bivalent.
>> Immunocompromised Americans may receive more booster doses of bivalent vaccine and deserve to consult with their health care provider for the most productive time to get more doses.
>> People over 6 years of age who have not obtained a bivalent vaccine up to date get it, whether or not they have completed their number one (monovalent) vaccination.
>> People 6 years and older who have already gotten an updated bivalent vaccine don’t want to do anything unless they are 65 or older or immunocompromised.
>> Monovalent (original) mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 will no longer be in the United States.
“Hawaii has experienced lower COVID mortality than the rest of the country, in part because our citizens have been vaccinated and strengthened as recommended,” DOH Director Dr. Kenneth Fink said in the statement. “We can continue this good fortune by remaining vigilant and following updated recommendations as they are made. “
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