U.S. health officials have authorized a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines for people with compromised immune systems. Here's what we know about who will be eligible for the additional shots
for people with compromised immune systems, based on evidence that the standard two shots offered less robust protection in such populations.HOW IS IMMUNOCOMPROMISED DEFINED?
Health officials have estimated that less than 3% of American adults would be candidates for a third dose. The vaccines themselves have been purchased by the federal government and are being distributed free of charge, but hospitals, pharmacies and other providers can bill insurers for administration costs. People covered by Medicare, the government health plan for people over the age of 65, who qualify for an additional vaccine dose can receive it at no charge. Medicare will continue to pay vaccine providers an average of $40 for each administration of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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