israel, people over 60, when they got the secretary shot, saw a substantial decline not just in infections but deaths. for 50-59 i think it s much more of a judgment call. there you can get it, you re eligible, probably worth having a conversation with your physician assessing your own risk. o donnell: i had one friend say that a doctor told them under the age offall becaus deos in the fall there will be a new shot that could also protect against the omicron variant. if you re over 60 and you re more than four months out from your booster, you should go out and get that second booster. i think that will offer a high degree of protection, a-d i have been very clear that i think the evidence is there for that. for people who are under 50 first of all, right now, f.d.a. has not authorized it. i don t think we have much evidence. the key is make sure you re vaccinated. make sure you ve gotten that