On May 14, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) pointed out that the it is recommended that the following categories of people can get a second booster dose five months after the first booster shot, effective from May 16, to reduce the risk of developing moderate or severe symptoms following COVID-19 infection:

1. People aged 65 and older;

2. Residents of long-term care facilities;

3. Individuals aged 18 or above who are immunocompromised or have a weakened immune system and in a stable condition (those who are recommended to get an additional shot).

Individuals in the abovementioned categories can receive half a dose of Moderna, a full dose of Pfizer-BioNTech, or a full dose of a Medigen or Novavax as the second booster shot, regardless of the brand of their first booster.

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