CDC Director says US needs adult immunization structure as Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues

US needs adult immunization structure as Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues, CDC director says As the coronavirus vaccine rollout continues — and the potential future need for booster shots is considered — the nation could benefit from a robust adult immunization program, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told the House Committee on Appropriations during a subcommittee hearing. By <a href="/profiles/helen-regan">Helen Regan</a>, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, Melissa Macaya and <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, CNN CNN

As the coronavirus vaccine rollout continues — and the potential future need for booster shots is considered — the nation could benefit from a robust adult immunization program, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told the House Committee on Appropriations during a subcommittee hearing. 

"We don't have an adult immunization structure in this country," Walensky said during Wednesday's hearing, where she discussed the CDC's requested budget for fiscal year 2022.

Walensky added that it remains unclear if or when coronavirus vaccine booster doses may be needed in the future for those who are already fully vaccinated — but it is currently being studied.

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