Infectious diseases specialist Zain Chagla answers viewer questions about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots including whether everyone needs one right away.
November 9, 2021
Zain Chagla, associate professor of medicine and infectious diseases specialist, answered a range of COVID-19 booster questions on CBC News Network this past week.
Chagla responded to questions submitted by members of the public to CBC’s The National, including whether the booster shot is necessary and who should get the booster shot in the near future.
Chagla says while there’s likely going to be a point when everyone needs a booster, there are particular groups identified to receive booster shots more imminently, including older adults and Indigenous communities.
See the full interview below: