The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved to make an additional omicron booster available. The new COVID vaccine is meant to help adults 65 and over and immunocompromised people fight off the virus.
In other words, those who fall into these two categories, as well as those who want the option of added protection, would soon be able to get the new booster. The announcement was made Wednesday, April 19, via the CDC’s website. This was just one day after the Food and Drug Administration announced it “amended the emergency use authorizations of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna bivalent mRNA vaccines.”
While the coronavirus no longer makes headlines and we don’t hear about it as often as we once did, the virus still exists and affects older people and those who have weakened immune systems. In fact, a few months ago, a new COVID-19 strain called Kraken caused a new wave of infections, raising concerns again among healthcare professionals.
Moreover, the coronavirus ended up combining with the common flu, which resulted in the infection called Flurona. If you haven’t heard about it yet, Flurona is a simultaneous infection of both influenza, the virus that causes the common flu, and coronavirus.
108 thoughts on “New COVID Booster Vaccine: Who Must Get it This Time?”
I have type 1 Diabetic . Where can I get my Vaccine ???
Check with your doctor.
The vaccines have shown to make any current disorder you have worse. They destroy your immune system. Don’t believe the hype. Eat right exercise, get outside…you’lll be much better off than putting more of that poison in your body. Don’t do it.
That is totally wrong. The vaccines do not cause anyone to get sick. The vaccine can/will cause symptoms because your immune system is making antibodies and reacts for your benefit.
Its not poison, it does not contain any live cells.
They do NOT harm or “destroy” your immune system.
I have MS which is an auto immune disease.
I cannot take any medicine that could affect the immune system generally. If a persons immune system were to be destroyed, they would quickly die from hundreds of rare and common disease.
Wake up and stop listening to these conspiracy theories. Science is factually fouunded. Why would other countries endorse vaccines? This anti vax movement is not science or fact based.
Do you believe the earth is flat and that the USA did not land a man on the moon in 1969?
What about 9/11? Conspiracy on those also???
JOHN, You are 100% RIGHT with your statements!!!! The naysayers are all over with their negative statements, based on some experiences of some unfortunate people with underlying illnesses, who should see their doctors in the first place before receiving the injection.
Emergency, untested crap!
Well then, it may be time for your next booster. Have you gotten it yet! BTW, like the polio vaccine eradicated polio after a single booster, why pray tell does one need 2 to 3 every year. If it worked as you say, your immune system would have developed antibodies which would ward off the virus. Why does one get the virus multiple times after multiple boosters. Further, why do so many die once they’re vaxxed. It’s not a vaccine, it hasn’t gone thru the riggers of clinical trials and is still under emergency release. Take IVM or HCQ, with vitamins C, D and Zinc. Your immune system will take care of the rest.
Stop with the degradation fool Go check out life insurance payouts since shots came out Death is UP!
John, why are you advocating for an experimental MRNA gene therapy and belittling those who know more than you do? A group of scientists and medical researchers sued the FDA under FOIA to force release of hundreds of thousands of documents related to licensing of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. So, until you have taken the time to research and review those documents which are available on their web, it would behoove you to keep an open mind because you are living in the matrix and a part of the problem. Go read RFK Jr.’s book, after you review “experimental MRNA gene therapy” documents that substantiate malfeasance. There are all types of side effects, turbo cancers, blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, nerve damage, immune system damage and a pages and pages of adverse events including death. Find the website that published the documents related to the FOIA lawsuit…. WAKE UP. And, the moon landing was a Hollywood production. Wikileaks exposed the footage. You actually believe that in the 60’s, man was able to communicate with pictures over the moon phone? They still can’t get past the radiation belts that protect earth. Yes, you are living in the matrix. Wake up.
You can keep believing the CDC and people like Fauci. Good luck with that. For me, I will never believe anything the CDC says anymore, after all the lies and the death and destruction they caused to our society.
I totally agree with everything you said. John. If we hadn’t been vaccinated as children with the required vaccines i.e., polio, whooping cough, MMR, etc., etc. we would All be dead. These idiots who believe these conspiracy theories are the same dummies who are in THE Cult!
Although serious circulatory risks are rare they do exist. The risk is not zero. Go to the Library of medicine for discussion and results of studies to explore. Be informed and make a decision for yourself in consultation with your physician. Saying it destroys your immune system is wrong just as implying that the risk is zero is likewise irresponsible. Vaccine science/immunology is not simple so people need as much honest information as possible.
Please John, Know what you are talking about before you get someone hurt. I speak from personal experience. After my vaccine was administered I had to go to the hospital emergency room because I could not breath. After treatment 2 days later I was released but had to go on supplemental
oxygen. Here I am 4 years later and with 30% of my lung capacity destroyed I am still on Oxygen.
Shortly after my experience, 2 of my neighbors had their Covid shots. They both had strokes within 2 weeks. One died and one survived. And to answer your question, the Earth is round.
That’s not true at all. The vaccines do not destroy immune systems!
Please stop saying this untrue and ridiculous idea!
You are so very misinformed, and most likely the reason why immune compromised people are getting Covid. It’s not hype it’s facts. Why do you think there is less Covid now? DUH
Thank you Kathy. So far, you seem to be the only one here with common sense. Who in their right mind would believe anything the CDC has to say after all the lies we’ve already been told by them and all the death and destruction they caused to our society. Hang in there girl and keep doing what you’re doing.
I am 88 years old and refuse to take any vaccine. I no longer trust the medicines put out. With the Democrats running our Country, I no longer trust any office in our government.
No need to get political about it…just take it if you need it or leave it alone! If your decision is based on Dems vs Reps you just might not have a gov’t to live under that offers you the choice! Trust GOD first!! Peace and blessings to you and yours!
you want trump back in? that is you should not trust.
So Linda…coming off a hangover at 01:00 in the morning??? ..I’ll take my chances with a president that can control our safety, fast tracking our health(covid vaccine)…financial health and military awarenes compared to a guy that can’t walk up a flight of stairs or complete a sentence.
Good luck with your health!
TRUMP 2024, Linda
Yeah, just keep paying for groceries that are 26% more under Kamala, electricity which is up almost 50%, gasoline which was $1.89 under Trump. She can’t answer a question. She skirts all around it. She can’t talk about policy as she has none and sure doesn’t know how to create a business or run the government. My life was much better under Trump, plus she and her father are Marxist.
good for you. I am proud of you. Too many people bought into that bullcrap. I am just wondering however; hasn’t the very young, the elderly and the immunocompromised people at risk for any viral or bacterial infections? I mean why is this news? Its common sense. Now they are pushing fear onto the public again. If you fall into that category, by all means get the jab, but leave us otherwise healthy, free-thinking, not a sheep, people alone. I will not comply. People need to wake up.
Very misinformed , and ignorant. You really don’t know what you are talking about. Who told you those lies? Conspiracy theories are adopted by mentally challenged people.
Do you believe the Earth is flat?
Please stop trying to encourage people to believe anything The CDC says. They have lied to us way too any times.
If you would rather die than trust the democrats than don’t get the vaccine.
I agree Mike I received the first 2 vaccine injection and I will never get another for any reason
I have never been so sick the Dr’s would not say it was due to the vaccine for fear of losing their license
They were unable to Diagnose
What caused my problems? There was one doctor that Saif. It was from the vaccination that the symptoms would start clearing up in about 67 months. And that doctor would spot on.
I am now 74 And I would rather die than take another Vaccination
You may easily die and even quicker by not getting vaccines. At your age you are high risk from dying from common ailments. It is critical for someone like you to protect yourself from common disease.
Get your information from science based sources.
Go for it Mike! This 82 year old Veteran and ,my wife and REFUSE TO COMPLY with this CD Pfizer Scam! This mRNA POISON vaccine (which does NOT prevent anyone from getting covid) does explain the high incidence of myocarditis and death among young people. We trust democrats like we trust the demented , bribe taking GRIFTER in the White House to ever tell Americans the truth about anything. How many more BOOSTER are you going to take before you wake up?
Grifter? trump is the worse grifter in the history of the USA. You’re a fool for believing any of the extreem right’s propaganda.
Likewise you are a fool to believe CCP’s puppet without a functioning brain
John, It’s obvious, you are the fool here. You prove it more and more, with each of your posts.
Yeah, just keep paying for groceries that are 26% more under Kamala, electricity which is up almost 50%, gasoline which was $1.89 under Trump. She can’t answer a question. She skirts all around it. She can’t talk about policy as she has none and sure doesn’t know how to create a business or run the government. My life was much better under Trump, plus she and her father are Marxist.
Come on Navyman Norm, tell us how you really feel. This 80 year old Vietnam Era Vet will never believe anything the CDC has to say again. It seems people have already forgotten what they and people like Fauci released on our world.
Did u mean 6 to 7 month or like 6 years 67 months?
LMAO, Okay, I’ve been unvaxxed since the start of the scamdemic. Feel free to be a sheep to BIG PHARMA. BTW, I do appreciate you offering to be a human guinea pig for the rest of us.
I’m with YOU, BJ! 100% …. But I’m “only” 70! Never got any of the covid jabs – never did, never will!
Covid isn’t about politics. You’re cheating yourself, no one else.
Agreed government is completely out of control.
Im with you buddy, a patriot, a retired Military 24 years, DOS 16 years. Never have I seen this or now have no faith in our Gov run agencies…they are corrupt. Thank you Mr Trump. Bringing this to light.
Trump is the one who rolled.out the vaccine and he stays boosted. Over 500,000 unvaccinated Republicans have died horribly since the vaccine became available, costing bout economy about 1 million per patient. They run to the hospitals and beg for ANYTHING to help. How hypocritical. If you hate science so much, have the decency to stay home.
You complain about welfare but no one is more of a drain on society than these people who keep the crisis going and also have taken 1.5 Trillion dollars in corporate welfare in only one YEAR under Trump.
You should nominate yourself for a HermanCainAward immediately!
Yeah, the libs feel so owned when you die of covid.
Meanwhile, I don’t know anyone who has even been hospitalized w covid, much less die from it or even have long covid.
Truly it’s a national tragedy that we have the highest death rate in the world from.covid because of our antivax conspiracy.
Thank you Sir for being a light surrounded by darkness.
I’ve known people who were hospitalized and who died of Covid, although not many.
Nonetheless, thank you for everything you said!
Thank you! Excellent information and well said!
You narrowed it down, short and sweet! Absolutely Agree 100% on everything you just said…
Vaccines are not political. I hope you rethink your position. There have been many deathbed conversions during COVID. Hopefully this will never be you.
As for politics? People are using you by filtering your news through political filters. They are doing this to rile you up and they have something that they gain. How do you avoid this? Look up new bills and legislation, both local and national, and find out how your elected officials voted, and even more important- how that legislation affected or affects YOU.
That’s how you vote. Vote for the people who do the best for you and yours. The party doesn’t matter- it’s all about your taxes working for you.
And of course, holding up the rights of others so that when someone tries to take your rights away- others hold up your rights as important too. Have a great day!
I’m so sorry to see that you’ve fallen for a line of rhetoric that is not only untrue, but politically manipulative! May you stay healthy in the midst of a growing reemergence of this virus, and also follow FACTs, not political fiction!🌹. Peace!
Agreed Betty.
I agree with you Betty I took the first shot and it almost killed me. I have friends that are Doctors and they tell not to take those shots. I think they should be called more like population control pills
How exactly did the vaccine almost kill you? I hardly had any reaction at all when I took the vaccines.
Good for you. They will use scare tactics like You’re going to die. But unless you have commodities the odds are in the 1000s. The ignorant still believe despite all research saying the opposite.
Of course it’s a personal choice Ms. Jay, but I’ve had all required or recommended vaccines for Covid. I do not trust the Government under Democrats either, they have lost all my trust, but the vaccines have actually helped me.
I’m a retired Marine and received so many shots I’ve lost count. Some had side effects such as VERY sore arm or hip, but that’s to be expected with some. My wife and I have taken the vaccines and were both in our 70s. The fear of the unknown can be strong, but really, the Government is not out to kill us. Whatever you decide, may you have many healthy years left.
Neither did my 40 year old cousin, he is dead now, left 2 kids behind. The entire world is being vaccinated it has nothing to do with politics.
I agree Tina. I’ve lost a few friends and acquaintances, from COVID. Others lost their sense of taste. Most refused to get the vaccines. And most of my church family did not. Many contracted the virus and all but one survived.
Im a (young lol) 70 and got all the vaccines except for the most recent. No side effects at all. I hate that so many are making this political
Thank you!
Anyone who thinks the DEMOCRATS are ANY KIND OF PROBLEM should take a look at the Hitler DUPLICCATE: which is TRUMP! A LIAR, a CRIMINAL, and a TYRANT who wants to become DICTATOR. He belongs in jail along with all of the other MAGA MORONS
Sorry but for the most part, the Republicans are running ( if you can call it that) the country. They control the Supreme Court, the US House of Representatives and a majority of state legislatures and governors
Why do you not trust the vaccines? The Democrats are *not* who made them!
Plus, a Republican president was in office when the first Covid-19 vaccine came out.
You and I took vaccines as children also. Today’s vaccines are just as good.
Why political stuff was envolved una this discussion so it is Trump becames President you will take your vaccine nut
So, a covid variation combined with the flu? More opportunity for hospitals to call it covid and rake in extra and pharma to cash in on the vax. Does this about it?
I’m 81 years old and look forward to getting my booster vaccine. I go get my shot early in the day and go home and lay down and take it easy.
I’be got a high regard for vaccines to prolong my life and keep me healthy.
Good for you Mr. McKenzie!
Refuse the jab! It has killed people I know and there is a 15 year old boy with a brain bleed most likely because of it! My neighbor’s son in law died from a brain bleed! No thanks! No way! I already had Covid and survived! And you should be ashamed when hydroxychlorquine and Ivermectin have been proven to help! Shame on you for your greedy drugs that don’t work and only kill!
You really need to consider getting help from a real MD. Almost every Doctor in the world supports taking the vaccines. You have been bamboozled.
Do you know of the millions who have died from Covid? The vaccine is the way to protect yourselves.
Go read the Great Barrington Declaration and the literature on side effects. Risk of circulatory adverse events is rare but not zero. Age, health, and co- occuring conditions, are all important in making a personal decision. Vaccine immunology is not simple.
Ivermectin is an antibiotic for animals. Covid is a virus- so antibiotics cannot help prevent or kill it.
Shame on you for listening to nonsense.
My sister got her 3rd booster last fall and in two weeks she was dead from huge blood clots in her brain. She had no brain issues prior to the booster.
I am almost 73 and smoked for 40 years. I have had a full series of the Moderna vaccine with my fifth shot on 9/13/22. I would like to get the new booster shot. Can I take a Pfizer shot, or should I stick with Moderna? When will the Moderna booster be available to me in Broward County, Florida?
Call your pharmacist.
You would have to be brain dead to get a vaccine.
so you must have got it
Good point…
Why on Earth would you say that? Most intelligent people got the vaccine.
I will get the new shot this week. I believe in the government even though I do not trust the Republicans. These shots won’t keep you from getting the covid but make it not as bad. Use your head … we have had immunizations to save lives.
I so agree. This country has gone insane thanks to “The Donald”. We the older population are the reason no one has to fight Polio, Diptheria and other diseases. We got vaccinated against these things. I think it should be mandatory. But hey it you want to risk it and get hospitalize or die then so be it. My doctors (2) of them told me to get the new covid vaccine.
My wife, 75, and myself,65, have taken all the vaccines. We never have had Covid or the flu. Everyone we know that did NOT take the vaccine got Covid, one with long Covid.
I havent had the flu for over 30 years.
I am 65 years old and have had covid once. my body built up an immunity of it. I know this because i have been hospitalized five times since then and have not tested positive since then. I have a history of blood clots in my family so I will NEVER get the shot for it because one of the side affects is blood clots and doctors have agreed with me on this. i don’t believe what the government is putting out there because I know the majority of cased they called corona is bull.
Blood clots, a side effect? Bingo, Bessie, bingo!
Sadly the Covid virus mutates and changes to the point one must stay current up to date on the latest immunizations.
I’m 71 I’ve already had the two original vaccines and one booster do I still need to take another booster?
Yes, because viruses mutate. Just as we have to do with the flu, we have to respond to the new mutations each year. The new virus requires a new booster… Definitely get it!
No vaccine has been more “tested” in recent years than this one – hundreds of millions of people have taken it with no ill effects.
Whereas many are still dying from Covid.
before long, we will become a sieve from all these” updated versions.” After the reaction I had, I’m truly not going to get another.
Sorry folks, but it STILL HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED!!! It is still under EUA – emergency use authorization….ONLY. It usually takes at least 5 years of studies before any vaccine approval, so all of you who have had both shots and all the boosters – you are the lab rats, you are part of this global wide experiment. Have you ever asked yourself why all these side effects are now coming out? Because people are finally reporting them AND they are being vocal about it.
Oh, and the Covid pandemic is over, the emergency is over, we are now left with a handful of new flu viruses to contend with every year. If this administration puts in place another mandate, I pray everyone fights back tooth and nail….there is absolutely no reason for one!
Really? I just had Covid, as did my granddaughter who lives with me. It is definitely not over!
Your “reaction” was your own immune system learning how to respond to the virus so that when it encounters it, it won’t take 2 weeks for your body to respond.
In 2 weeks, the virus does so much damage that many die or have permanent damage.
The world has had a terrible view of just how failed our educational system is – seeing how many Americans are incapable of understanding basic Biology and how our immune systems work, and also seeing how gullible many Americans are to fear baiting and rage baiting propaganda. Like children, they believe there’s a dark force out there that’s super coordinated, that manipulates them.
They’ll believe anything they hear from Qanon and the people making money selling fear and rage on YouTube and other channels.
They suck up propaganda, especially what is well understood by the rest of the world to be prep genocide hate propaganda, with no knowledge of how that exact same propaganda was used in Germany to justify atrocities.
This fear of “they”. All the propagandists have to do is point out the terrifying ” they “, and the people they’ve brainwashed will commit atrocities, thinking they’re doing it for God and country.
It’s the oldest manipulation in the world.
Do not take any so called vaccines
I guess if Republicans were running things you would get the vaccine. They’re the reason things are so bad now .
You should do some deep research and not worry about sides. This is your health. I don’t trust anysides. They’re all out for themselves, an to make money.
Jane the reason things are bad now is because of who IS running things, your stumbling around, confused old POTUS, who is terrified of press conferences with unanticipated questions.
No I would not, no matter what party. I’ve had Covid twice and three shots. I’m afraid the CDC changes its’ mind far too often about vaccines and masks etc.
If I had been vaccinated and received a booster who knows if I’ve still be around. I got covid in March 2020 and again August 16, 2023. In the latter time I felt like I had the flu. The first time it nearly killed me. You guys need to read up on this covid long haulers, like me , who are suffering daily with long covid. What’s that! You have a foggy brain, no saliva or mucus, swollen lymph nodes, dry lungs, chest pain and forget what it does to you emotionally. You feel weak and unmotivated. There’s no cure but Dr can provide some hope with steroids and anti viral meds. This is no joke and definitely not political.
Looks like most people commenting don’t trust the gov’t., especially the dems. Can’t say I blame them with the Biden crime family running things. I won’t be getting the vac.
Trump did get the original vaccine
Ive had it officially 3 times now and I still refuse to drink the government controlled magic fruit punch. Each time I’ve had it I get through the sickness quicker. I guess they will have to come up with a deadlier virus. And they will.
I feel sorry for folks who actually believe that the government is lying, or that Covid doesn’t exist.
Maybe when you lose a loved one, from Covid, you (maybe) will see the light.
P.S. Too bad you’re too LAZY to do your own research.
I guess what I take from all the comments is you have to make a decision for yourself that you are comfortable with.Yes we will most likely all get some form of covid. It depends on your current health situation as to how you react to it. If you have a compromised immune system ( ie. Underlying health issues you probably need some help) you might want to vet the shot. Otherwise take your chances and hope your immune system works the way it was intended and you recover quickly or have mild symptoms. Either way it should be your decision.
Glad the repubs are not getting the booster, they are dying off cause proof is showing them lose elections
Prevention is the name of the game.Viruses mutate and become more virulent with time and exposure. We have to adapt to survive. Vaccines do this. Listen to your doctor!
I trust science and my doctor. Politics has nothing to do with who get’s a shot.
So explain how a vax is updated in real time as a virus mutates? How does it go thru the necessary clinical trials, which take months. Then, how does the mutated virus DNA get sequenced safely into a chemistry ready for those trials! I’ll await your reply.
In 2003 a friend was diagnosed with recurrent prostate cancer and given a poor prognosis. To help him out I started researching natural and alternative solutions. I read a shelf full of books, attended seminars and subscribed to popular health newsletters written by MDs. I cleaned up my own diet and learned about nutritional supplements. I am 71 now and am on no medications. Both these health newsletters I have subscribed to for years recommended, in no uncertain terms, to NOT get the jab because it kills your own immune system. I got Covid and got over it in 2021 so when the jab came out I knew I didn’t need it. I got Covid again in 2022 but it was very mild. A doctor friend says Ivermectin works great. He’s from India and knows that it has worked very well in that poor country where they could not afford the vax. I won’t take either one. I am sure the vax works for those with underlying conditions and the very elderly and the should probably get it but it is a crime to give it to otherwise healthy people, especially kids. Fauci should go to jail. A world class crook.
I’m 79 and have RA. Got vaccinated for flu and RSV. 3 days later, tested positive for Covid. Mild case. This is day 3 after testing. Feeling much better. Has been like common cold, to this point. Will test again later today.
So thousands of people died and it was all a lie, ask any Doctor or Nurse if they agree with you?.
You may find that they had a horrific time coping with so many dying, seeing loved ones near death and telling their families they were not allowed to be by their side. who would make that up.?
Nobody if they are smart.
Remember 100 years ago the ‘Spanish Flu’ killed 1 / 20 in the UK, but when their bodies were exhumed in the 1950’s and autopsied ALL (young or old, rich or poor, healthy or sickly) were found to be Vitamin D deficient! Not ONE had adequate Vit D. While you can’t prove a negative the message is clear, maintain a healthy SunTan, 20 to 30 min per day, then the odds are in your favor. Your immune system can hack it.
you are right john, however you are wasting your time with cult minded people. they are the same like mind as the jim jones cult that took the cyanide drink and killed all of them, so let the magas not get the shots . they will only be reducing their voter base and that is good for the dems and country. i just turned 80 and i have had 6 covid shots and very healthy. let the republican do there disinfectant and bleach crap and apparently they are drinking a lot of whiches brew already. by the way they were right about the witch hunt because they caught the WITCH!!!!!
You have a severe case of recto cranial inversion. Let everyone educate themselves and make an informed decision on their own with a physician.
I’m 83 had two Covid shots and never had covid. I know too many people that have had the shots and have had covid numerous times and the shots were devastating to some.