COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Author: FOAMcast September 24, 2021 Duration: 17:12

In this episode, we discuss the current evidence (as of September 24, 2021) on COVID-19 vaccine boosters as well as the CDC recommendations and the details of the Advisory Council on Immunization Practices recommendations/vote.

Show notes/References at FOAMcast.org

Jeremy's takes can be found at Inside Medicine

Thanks for listening!
Lauren Westafer and Jeremy Faust


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