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An updated Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster is now available.

The updated booster provides broader protection against newer BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants.

The CDC recommends that everyone ages 5 years and older get an updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster. To get the bivalent booster, it must be at least 2 months since your last booster or final primary dose.

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