Lewis County Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Update Regarding Booster Shots and Third Doses

Lewis County Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Update Regarding Booster Shots and Third Doses

Published: November 02, 2021 at 01:00 p.m.

By: Press Release from Lewis County Public Health

Lewis County Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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Description automatically generated Booster Shots

A booster shot is now recommended for all three COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson). The populations currently eligible for a booster shot include individuals who are:

• 65 years and older

• 18 and older who have underlying medical conditions

• 18 and older who live or work in high-risk settings.

Eligible individuals can receive a booster shot once six months have passed since their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series and once two months have passed since their Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Booster shots are available at Walmart Pharmacy, Kinney Drugs Pharmacy, or through Lewis County Public Health.

Third Doses (Different from Boosters)

A third dose of Pfizer and Moderna is recommended for moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals. If you are unsure if you qualify for a third dose, please contact your healthcare provider. Lewis County Public Health as well as local pharmacies are currently offering third doses for immunocompromised individuals.

Schedule Your Shot Today

The best way to protect yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Upcoming vaccine clinics are as follows:

• Thursday November 4^th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Moderna 3rd and Booster dose) at the Lowville Fire Hall

• Friday November 5^th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Pfizer 3rd and Booster dose) at the Lowville Fire Hall

• Friday November 5^th: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Johnson & Johnson 1st and Booster dose) at the Lowville Fire Hall

• Friday November 12^th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Johnson & Johnson 1st and Booster dose) at the Lowville Fire Hall

• Friday November 12^th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Moderna 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Booster dose) at Lowville Fire Hall

Visit https://www.lewiscounty.org/vaccine-registration to register today. First dose vaccines are also available by appointment at Lewis County Public Health by calling (315) 376-5453.