CDC Endorses “Mix and Match” Approach to Boosters

The CDC has endorsed a third COVID-19 booster shot for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, following FDA authorization. They also support a mix and match approach, allowing booster shots to differ from initial vaccinations. This marks a significant step in expanding the Biden administration's booster campaign, which began with Pfizer. Recommendations include a booster six months after the second dose for those 65 and older, and adults 18+ in high-risk settings. Johnson & Johnson recipients can get any booster two months after their initial dose.

What did the CDC announce regarding the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines?

• A halt in vaccine production

• A recall of vaccines

• A third booster shot

• A new vaccine formula

What approach did the CDC endorse for booster shots?

• Only same-brand boosters

• Mix and match boosters

• Booster shots for children only

• No booster shots

Which vaccine's booster campaign did the Biden administration start with?

• Pfizer

• Johnson & Johnson

• AstraZeneca

• Moderna

For whom did the CDC recommend a booster shot six months after the second dose?

• Children under 12

• People 65 and older

• Teenagers

• Newborns

How long after the initial Johnson & Johnson dose can adults receive any booster?

• Two months

• Four months

• Three months

• One month