2nd booster shot

As COVID cases rise in Illinois and parts of the U.S. heading into summer, many are wondering which vaccinations they are eligible to receive and when.

Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said Tuesday that she expects updated COVID-19 booster shots more protective against variants this Fall.

Millions of Americans can now receive a second COVID-19 booster shot, but not everyone is eligible. A new decision on eligibility could be coming soon, however.

Federal regulators have approved a second booster shot of the COVID vaccine, for certain groups, so who is now eligible and what can you expect with the fourth dose? Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far.

Federal regulators have approved a second booster shot of the COVID vaccine, for certain groups, so who is now eligible and what can you expect with the fourth dose? Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far.

The FDA and CDC have changed COVID booster recommendations for immunocompromised individuals and those over 50, and NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has the details.