The Illinois Department of Public Health is adopting CDC recommendations for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
The guidelines are out and state public health director Ngozi Ezike offers the details.
Ezike says, “It is recommended for seniors 65 and over no matter where they live, as well as long-term care residents no matter the age. Those are individuals who should receive this booster of Pfizer if it’s been 6 months since their primary series of Pfizer.”
Additionally, those age 18 to 49 with an underlying medical condition may get the booster shot and those 18 to 64 working in jobs with a lot of exposure are advised to as well. Ezike says the booster will offer an added layer of protection against the virus.
