COVID-19 Vaccinations

Pfizer vaccines

On August 23rd, the FDA granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ages 16 and older. Individuals ages 12-15 can continue to receive the Pfizer vaccine through FDA emergency use authorization (EUA). Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and provide written consent in order to receive the Pfizer vaccine.

Pfizer booster vaccines

THIRD DOSES
Third doses for the immunocompromised remain the same and are as follows:

• People with moderately to severely compromised immune systems should receive an additional dose of mRNA vaccine at least 28 days after a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
• This includes people who have:
  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

BOOSTER SHOTS
Boosters can be given only to those who have received 2 doses of Pfizer and have completed their series at least 6 months ago. We are not able to administer a Pfizer booster to those who have completed the Moderna series. If a patient meets these initial criteria, they must also meet one of the following:

Who SHOULD receive a booster:

• 65 years of age or older
• Ages 50-64 who have underlying medical conditions that place them at increased risk for severe disease (a full list can be found here)
• Residents 18 years and older in long-term care settings

Who MAY receive a booster:

• Ages 18-49 who have underlying medical conditions that place them at increased risk for severe disease (same list as above)
• Ages 18-64 at increased risk of exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting (this list may be updated in the future):
  • First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
  • Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
  • Food and agriculture workers
  • Manufacturing workers
  • Corrections workers
  • U.S. Postal Service workers
  • Public transit workers
  • Grocery store workers

Johnson and Johnson vaccines

Johnson and Johnson vaccine is authorized for emergency use in those 18 and older. We are unable to provide Johnson and Johnson vaccine to anyone under the age of 18 based on manufacturer guidelines.