CDC May Update Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Against COVID-19

With booster shots approved for both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines, in addition to the previously approved Pfizer vaccine, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may update its definition of “fully vaccinated.” Currently, fully vaccinated means that an individual has received one shot of the J&J vaccine or two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna immunizations. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, noted that the definition may be revised in the future to include a booster shot for eligible populations. Click here to read more.