The G3Wire- September 24, 2021

Today, The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process and has recommended a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least six months after their primary vaccination series for people older than 65 and people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington today.

The Workgroup recommended the following groups of people who received the Pfizer vaccine should receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine after six months:

• People 65 and older, 
• People living in a long-term care facility, and 
• People 50-64 with underlying medical conditions.

In addition, the Workgroup recommended that the following groups of people ages 18-64 who received the Pfizer vaccine may also receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine after six months:

• People with underlying medical conditions, and 
• People who are at higher risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to occupational or institutional setting.

The full press release and statements from Governor Sisolak, Governor Newsom, Governor Inslee, and Governor Brown can be found HERE.

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