coronavirus December 20, 2020 11:34 am Why Getting Both Coronavirus Vaccine Shots Is So Important Currently, both coronavirus vaccines in the U.S. require two doses. Dr. Arnold Baskies explains why getting both shots is so important if people want full viral immunity. 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