booster dose

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This was six months after participants received the third yearly booster dose of the vaccine candidate under development, called VLA15.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Early reports flagged a type of heart swelling called myocarditis as a rare side effect of the mRNA vaccine, particularly for young men ages 18 to 25 after a booster dose.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025

Federal health officials say U.S. adults 65 and older who got a shot of the updated COVID-19 vaccine in the fall should get a booster dose now, if at least four months have passed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Eligible groups were offered two main doses as a minimum, plus a booster dose, with additional boosters for more vulnerable groups later on in the pandemic.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

And while the FDA did allow seniors and others at high risk to get an extra booster dose this spring, most people will be many months beyond their last shot by fall.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023