The Louisiana Department of Health is urging all residents to get their COVID-19 vaccine boosters ahead of the holidays.
On Wednesday, the LDH announced that it is recommending booster shots for all fully-vaccinated Louisianans ages 18 and older.
A person is considered fully vaccinated if they have received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to LDH.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement saying he wants everyone to spend time with their family and friends and to do so as safely as possible.
Effective immediately, anyone 18 and older who completed their two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series 6 or more months ago or anyone 18 and older who received their one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine two or more months ago can receive a booster. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose.
Federal guidelines currently allow for this type of mix and match dosing for boosters, according to the health department.
