Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/iR1H6epMhGI   The CDC announced on 2/25/22 a recommended extension in the interval between the first and second shots of mRNA vaccine from 3-4 weeks to 8 weeks.  They explained that this longer interval drives  an improvement in CoVid immunity generation and a reduction in the incidence of complications including myocarditis.   Let’s look at the specifics for vaccination.  The extension only applies for those 12 years through 64 years of age.  Those who are 5 through 11 years, 65 years or older, or immunocompromised should continue to receive their second shot 3 to 4 weeks after the first.  Furthermore, as part of their vaccination, they should receive a 3rd shot 4 weeks later.  For those immunocompromised who are 12 years or older, they should receive a booster, a 4th shot, 3 months after the 3rd shot.   For those not immunocompromised 12 years and older, they should receive a 3rd shot as a booster 5 months after the second shot.  Boosters are not recommended for any children 5 t