CDC Clarifies Definitions of “Up to Date” and “Not Up to Date” for Vaccine Mandate

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has clarified the definitions of "up to date" and "not up to date" for the COVID-19 vaccine and booster mandates. The new piece is the change in terminology from "boosted" to "up to date."

With the rise of the Omicron variant, the CDC began talking about vaccination status in a new way, using the phrases “up to date” and “not up to date.” This has created much confusion, particularly as guidance for isolation/quarantine and return to work has utilized these phrases. LeadingAge NY was able to clarify with the CDC this week that an individual is “up to date” if they have received all recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine for which they are eligible. This means that:

• An individual who has completed a primary series and received a booster is up to date.
• An individual who has completed a primary series and is not yet eligible for a booster is up to date.
• An individual who has completed a primary series and is eligible for a booster, but has not received a booster, is not up to date.

The Jan. 21, 2022 guidance with the change in language from "boosted" to "up to date" is available here.

Contact: Amy Nelson, anelson@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8383 ext. 146