More News in Booster Shots this week
On Thursday, 10/21, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines in certain populations. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization and CDC’s recommendation for use are important steps forward.
That means..
For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are now eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:
For the nearly 15 million people who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
To schedule your booster shot, visit www.vaccines.nh.gov to find a vaccination location near you to schedule an appointment.
MCH continues to coordinate with NH State health officials to provide COVID-19 vaccinations & booster shots to patients in our Primary Care Practices. Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
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