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With Pfizer’s new Omicron booster shot now available, parents want to know if they should boost their child now, with the original booster that’s currently available, or if you should wait for the updated booster. Zachary Hoy, M.D., pediatric infectious disease specialist at Pediatrix® Nashville Pediatric Infectious Disease, says in most cases, it would make sense to wait for the updated vaccine to come out. “This specific booster could have improved benefits, so likely waiting would be ideal,” he said. Dr. Hoy encourages parents to discuss the pros and cons with their pediatrician. “If a child has some type of immune compromising condition, waiting may not be appropriate,” he said. “If a child is otherwise healthy, waiting for this specific booster may be beneficial because it could potentially cover more variants.”
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