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Although more than 1 million people have already gotten at least a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines on their own, it's not clear how many did so because they had weakened immune systems.

Thank you so much, adrienne broaddus, appreciate that. so with these new covid cases surging, the cdc is now recommending that some immune compromised people get a third dose of the vaccine. the new guidance applies to organ transplant recipients, people diagnosed with certain cancers and people on certain immune-suppressing prescription medicines. here now to talk about this, cnn medical analyst and author of "lifelines, a doctors journey in the fight for public health," dr. leana wen. doctor, ...

A small part of the u.s. population is now eligible for booster doses of the coronavirus vaccine. on friday, the u.s. cdc voting to recommend a third dose for some people who are immunocompromised, like organ transplant patients and those taking immune-suppressing medications. boosters are not yet recommended for the general public. the authorization applies to moderna and pfizer/biontech vaccines. there is not enough data on the johnson & johnson shot yet apparently. now, australias most popu...

Now a third dose for the immunocompromised, do you see on the horizon this will be a necessity really for everyone whos been vaccinated with the two doses? >> i definitely think that it should be an option for those who already are fully vaccinated to get an additional booster dose at some point. we have evidence from other countries that immunity does seem to be waning over time. were other countries like israel, germany and others that are allowing for individuals, for example, who are older w...

Its emergency use authorization now to allow for certain americans to now be able to get a third additional vaccine dose. important to point out this is only for those who have not been able to build up that antibody protection after the second either moderna or pfizer shot. we heard from cvs health care who says their facilities are already prepared to begin administering that third vaccine. its important again to point out thats only for those who are immunocompromised. there are various proto...

So i would start boosting health care providers right now. were seeing people outside of the immunocompromised going to pharmacies to get boosted. so rather than having sort of this black market process, the federal government should just open this up and create a process for the entire country and maybe in a tiered prioritized way, lets just start boosting everybody. its coming. >> and the white house says in the past week florida has more covid cases than the 30 states with the lowest case rat...

Fwhik it comes to the rest of the population. lets wait for the cdc to give us that indication that we need a booster shot, but right now its only the immunocompromised that will need that third shot. >> thats a really important distinction between a booster and a third dose. i want to ask you about counseling some of the people who may have immune issues. right now its people with organ transplants and certain cancers. how do you talk to a patient who is immunocompromised who isnt included in t...

On dialysis but have high risk exposure because youre an essential worker. you should be talking to your doctor about whether a booster shot makes sense for you based on your individual medical circumstance. >> you mentioned an option. so while right now its available and recommended for the immunocompromised, you say it should be an option for everybody else. how will you be assessing whether you should go for a third booster shot if it becomes available for everybody? youre saying there still ...

Adult population, they are especially vulnerable to covid-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. lets bring in dr. rita fisher, specialist in internal medicine and me patrolling which focuses on the -- me patrolling which focuses on the kidneys. who is inebb corporated in the category of immunocompromised? >> hi, arthel. the people are patients who have been taking chemotherapy or they have a solid tumor or leukemia, also patients who have received transplants and who ar...

Nick watt has more on that. nick? >> reporter: an additional vaccine dose for the immunocompromised who might not have had such a great response to two doses, green lit by the fda. cdc vaccine advisers also voted in favor. >> 11 yeses, zero nos and the ayes have it. >> reporter: booster shots likely for the rest of us. >> it would have to be in an orderly fashion. would you not want to say now everybody is going to be going to get a third dose. >> reporter: in florida the broward county school b...