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The Oregon Health Authority has announced approval and guidance for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 boosters.

These vaccines are now authorized by the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and OHA, along with the Pfizer vaccine, for qualified populations.

Under the recommendations, the following groups qualify for booster doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine at least six months after their second shot:

People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings.

People aged 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions.

People aged 18 to 49...