Considerations on the Option to Receive a Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose

From the North Dakota Department of Health

Updated Interim Clinical Considerations:

CDC has updated their Interim Clinical Considerations and added considerations on the option to receive a second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. This update does not change the eligible populations, but addresses who amongst the eligible population should most consider receiving a second booster. This update also addresses who within the eligible population might consider waiting to receive a second booster dose.

Among people who are eligible for a second booster dose, the following people might consider getting the second booster dose as soon as possible (i.e., 4 months after their first booster dose):

• People with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease
• People living with someone who is immunocompromised, at increased risk for severe disease, or who cannot be vaccinated due to age or contraindication
• People at increased risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, such as through occupational, institutional, or other activities (e.g., travel or large gatherings)
• People who live or work in or near an area where the COVID-19 community level is medium or high or are traveling to such an area 

Eligible people who might consider waiting to receive a second booster dose include:

• People who have had a SARS-CoV-2 infection within the last 3 months
• People who may be hesitant about getting another recommended booster dose in the future, as a booster dose may be more important in the fall and/or if a variant-specific vaccine is needed