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CDC urges 'up to date' shots; no 'fully vaccinated' change

Headline from ABC 12 Flint, from the development of Jan 5, 2022

Newest development Jan 6, 2022 · 3 reportsCDC: No change for ‘fully vaccinated’

U.S. health officials say they are not changing the definition of being “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19. But they are urging Americans to stay “up to date” on their virus protection

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    CDC urges 'up to date' shots; no 'fully vaccinated' change

    Headline from ABC 12 Flint ·

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    CDC: No change for ‘fully vaccinated’

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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  1. 10TV Columbus

    CDC urges 'up to date' COVID shots; no change to 'fully vaccinated' definition (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    The decision to keep the initial definition of 'fully vaccinated' means that federal vaccination mandates for travel or employment won’t require a booster dose.

  2. ABC 12 Flint

    CDC urges 'up to date' shots; no 'fully vaccinated' change (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    U.S. health officials say they are not changing the definition of being “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19. But they are urging Americans to stay “up to date” on their virus protection

  3. Newsweek

    CDC won't change 'fully vaccinated' definition, urges staying up to date on booster shots (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 coordinator, said the administration was not considering an adjustment to require booster shots for international travel.

  4. New York Times

    The C.D.C. now recommends that people stay ‘up to date’ with Covid vaccine boosters. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The agency did not change the definition of what qualifies as full vaccination — a subject of intense interest to many.

  5. New York Times

    Being ‘Up to Date’ on Covid Vaccine Now Includes a Booster, C.D.C. Says (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The agency did not change the definition of what qualifies as full vaccination — a subject of intense interest to many.

  6. Fox News

    CDC says staying 'up to date' on COVID-19 vaccination means getting booster shot (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a Wednesday update that staying "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccinations means getting a booster shot.

  7. The Columbian

    CDC: No change for ‘fully vaccinated’ (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials said Wednesday they are not changing the qualifications for being “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, but they are urging Americans to stay “up to date” on their pr

  8. Insider

    The CDC now recommends being 'up to date' with your COVID-19 vaccines, not just 'fully vaccinated.' Here's what it means. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Here's the CDC's guidance for getting the correct shots to ensure you're "up to date" and therefore "optimally protected" against COVID-19.

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