The NBA recommends additional vaccinations for players, coaches and referees

MIMI – NBA He told his players, coaches and referees on Sunday that they should receive additional injections against the coronavirus, with particular urgency for those who received a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

The league and the National Players Association, along with guidance from the league’s public health and infectious disease experts, argued that those who received Johnson & Johnson vaccines more than two months ago should receive a “booster dose.” The recommendation was also made for those who received the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at least six months ago.

The association’s recommendations, obtained by the Associated Press, called on those who originally received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to look for a booster from Pfizer or Moderna. Those who got Pfizer or Moderna can get any booster available.

Data used to make league decisions showed that antibody levels for Pfizer and Moderna recipients drop after six months and after two months for Johnson & Johnson recipients.

In some cases, those who have been vaccinated but choose not to receive a booster dose will be tested on Game Day, again starting December 1.