Melanie Ronda, RN, MSN, host of our weekly IP3 Office Hours gets many questions each week. Here’s one that may resonate with you:
Q: What is the definition of being “up-to-date” on the COVID-19 vaccine?
A: Please be aware there may be different definitions depending on the use. NHSN recently updated its definition for the next reporting period, Quarter three 2022, for the date range of June 27, 2022- September 2, 2022. Also, be sure you review state-specific guidance.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines up-to-date as when you have received all doses in the primary series and all boosters recommended for when you are eligible. Go here to review more about staying up-to-date with your vaccines per the CDC.
For NHSN reporting period quarter beginning June 27, 2022- September 2, 2022:
If under 50 years old, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Receive at least one booster dose or
- Recently received all recommended does in the primary vaccine series but is not yet eligible for a booster dose. This includes:
- Those who completed their 2-dose primary series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine less than five months ago
- Those who received a single dose of Janssen less than two months ago
If 50 years and older:
- Received second booster dose (or received first booster dose less than four months ago and not yet eligible for a second booster dose. Or
- Recently received all recommended doses in the primary vaccine series but is not yet eligible for a booster dose. This includes:
- Those who completed their 2-dose primary series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine less than five months ago
- Those who received a single dose of Janssen less than two months ago.