Friday, September 15, 2023 5:30PM
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — If you have COVID or recently got it — you’re not alone. The CDC is reporting an increase in cases and recommends people get the new booster.
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Bay Area pharmacies and health care providers are offering appointments. Walgreens will start administering shots on Monday. CVS is already offering them.
The CDC says everyone 6 months and older should get the updated vaccine, including pregnant women and those who’ve had COVID before. But experts recommend waiting a few months after the infection.
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San Francisco Department of Public Health officials will be holding a press conference on the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the upcoming fall and winter virus season.
You can watch live starting at 11 a.m. in the video player above.
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