Interest in Covid-19 booster has declined in all age groups

According to the CDC, interest in Covid-19 vaccine boosters is declining.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— According to the CDC, interest in Covid-19 vaccine boosters is declining.

Seniors are more likely to be vaccinated than any other age group but uptake has declined with each additional shot.

The CDC reports that about 93% of people age 65 and older have completed their initial vaccine series, but only about 72% of those eligible have kept up-to-date by getting their first booster. Less than half have gotten their second booster shot.

As for the updated bivalent booster shots, less than 10% of the population ages five and up have gotten it.