November 20, 2021 1:00 p.m. 

On Saturday, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process and recommended expanding Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna booster dose eligibility to all individuals 18 or older who have completed their primary vaccination series.

A release from Governor Kate Brown said individuals who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines should receive a booster dose after at least six months. Those who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine should receive a booster dose after two months. The workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington on Saturday.

The Oregon Health Authority said the administration of booster doses for individuals 18 and older can begin immediately.

The Workgroup concurred with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for booster doses:

*All individuals ages 50 years and older or residing in a long-term care facility should receive a booster

*All individuals ages 18-49 years may receive a booster

The release said the Workgroup continues to strongly support vaccination against COVID-19 for everyone 5 years of age and older.