White House Urges More Americans To Get Boosted Amid Low Uptake

President Biden received his second COVID-19 booster, urging more Americans to get vaccinated. Despite the availability of new bivalent vaccines targeting Omicron variants, uptake has been low, especially among older adults. Public health experts attribute this to poor messaging and the president's earlier statement that the pandemic is over. While the effectiveness of the new vaccines in preventing infection is still uncertain, they are important for reducing severe illness and death. A new public education campaign aims to increase vaccine uptake among seniors, minority communities, and high-risk individuals.

What specific variants does the new bivalent vaccine target?

• BA4 and BA5 Omicron

• Alpha and Beta

• Delta and Gamma

• Lambda and Mu

What percentage of people over 65 have received the second booster?

• 35%

• 60%

• 48%

• 70%

According to surveys, what percentage of adults aged 50-64 have heard about the new vaccines?

• 61%

• 45%

• 70%

• 53%

What is the primary benefit of the new boosters according to experts?

• Providing lifelong immunity

• Increasing protection against serious illness and death

• Preventing mild symptoms

• Ensuring no side effects

Who is the new public education campaign specifically targeting?

• Healthcare workers

• Travelers

• Seniors, minority communities, and high-risk individuals

• Children and teenagers