What to know about the updated COVID vaccines in Chicago

Details: The vaccine advisors recommend everyone ages 5 years and over receive one dose of an updated vaccine, Axios' Adriel Bettelheim writes.

• Children 6 months to 4 years should complete a two-dose initial series with at least one dose of the updated vaccine.
• Moderately or severely immunocompromised people should complete a three-dose series. More info here.

Where to find vaccines: When the shots officially become available, Chicagoans with insurance can hit up local drug stores like Walgreens and CVS, plus some local health providers.

• If you don't have insurance, check with the city's vaccination sites for appointments.

Reality check: Although the new booster specifically targets the XBB.1.5 variant of Omicron, health authorities say it should still be pretty effective against the EG.5 strain that's recently been circulating.

Of note: The CDC also recommends getting your flu shot at the same time.