Could a fourth booster shot to fight COVID-19 be on the way? Researchers with the CDC are looking into the idea for the immunocompromised. The idea comes as the nation is still finding its way out of the pandemic.

Hearing the words, “fourth shot” may sound alarming but doctors say this added layer of protection is only for the seriously immunocompromised and not for the general public.

Dr. Robert Schooley is a professor of medicine at the University of California San Diego in the Infectious Disease Department.

"Looking at when reinfection begins to occur, it's become clear that revaccination helps people who didn't get a big boost the first time around," he said.

Dr. Schooley said getting a fourth shot for the immunocompromised is a good idea.

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