IDPH Supports Recommendation for Additional Boosters for Individuals who are Immunocompromised or Over 50, Four Months After First Booster Dose

The Illinois Department of Public Health today (Friday) reported 8,426 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 87 deaths since March 25, 2022.  Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,069,650 cases, including 33,394 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois since the beginning of the pandemic.

The preliminary seven-day statewide test positivity from March 25-31, 2022 is 1.7%.

This week, IDPH informed Illinois vaccine providers that it has adopted the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a second booster dose for certain individuals at least four months after the first booster dose. This applies to adults over 50 years of age, and to immunocompromised individuals over 12 years old.

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