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Rob Stein

The new COVID booster could be the last you'll need for a year, federal officials say

The new COVID boosters rolling out this month represent a shift in strategy, said White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha during a press briefing. The goal now will likely be to roll out new boosters annually. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The U.S. has reached an important milestone in the pandemic, according to federal health officials.

Going forward, COVID-19 could be treated more like the flu, with one annual shot offering year-long protection against severe illness for most people.

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