The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people and those age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.

For people aged 65 or older and those who are immunocompromised, the CDC now recommends receiving a second dose of this year's COVID vaccine six months after they get their first shot. The CDC still recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get a current COVID-19 vaccine this fall.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults aged 65 and older, as well as individuals with weakened immune systems, receive a second dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine six months after their last shot.