Rita Shane

Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Cedars-Sinai Hospital

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New Omicron-specific booster shots are now available at some LA locations and should provide increased protection against infection and hospitalization.

Want new Omicron booster? Must wait 2 months after last shot

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