vaccine booster August 16, 2021 11:24 pm COVID-19 Booster Shots Recommended After 8 Months: Sources U.S. health officials are expected to announce that they recommend booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine eight months after receiving the second dose, according to sources. US & World Videos 1:31 CDC recommends updated Covid shot for everyone ages 6 months and up 2:39 New COVID variant known as Eris causing rise in cases, experts say 2:05 Federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Ends After More Than 3 Years 2:05 After More Than 3 Years, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Coming to an End 0:35 WHO: COVID Is No Longer a Global Health Emergency