What is a booster and how does it work?

Why do some vaccines require booster shots, and when should people get a COVID-19 booster? Dr. Maria Guyette takes a "Health Break" to explain.

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Guest Speaker

Dr. Maria Guyette

Maria Koenig Guyette, MD, is an emergency physician caring for patients at UPMC Shadyside Emergency Department, and practices population health as Associate Vice President of Physician Performance and Network at UPMC Health Plan. She is an associate professor on the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she teaches residents and medical students about health policy, advocacy, equity, and health systems.