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France Urges Elderly to Get Covid Boosters Amid Variant Fears

6/28/2025

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France's National Academy of Medicine is sounding the alarm for the elderly and vulnerable to get their Covid-19 booster shots as fears of a summer surge loom. The newly identified variant NB.1.8.1, which emerged in March, spreads more easily but isn't more dangerous. Vaccination efforts will continue until July 15, focusing on those over 65, the immunocompromised, and healthcare workers.

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France's National Academy of Medicine is sounding the alarm for the elderly and vulnerable to get their Covid-19 booster shots as fears of a summer surge loom. The newly identified variant NB.1.8.1, which emerged in March, spreads more easily but isn't more dangerous. Vaccination efforts will continue until July 15, focusing on those over 65, the immunocompromised, and healthcare workers.