Ian Weissman reports only about 18 percent of Americans received a COVID booster in the 2025 to 26 season despite ongoing deaths, underscoring the gap between vaccine availability and uptake.
Only about 18% of Americans received a COVID booster during the 2025–26 season, even as the virus continues to cause tens of thousands of deaths each year, including an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 among adults aged 50 to 64.
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