Health department to offer COVID-19 booster shot

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The Jackson County Health Department will start providing Moderna, Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) and Pfizer COVID-19 booster doses at its regularly scheduled clinics from 1 to 4:50 p.m. Tuesdays in November.

Primary series doses also will continue to be provided. All vaccines will be administered at the health department, 801 W. Second St., Seymour.

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at six months or more after their initial series:

  • 65 and older
  • 18 and older who live in a long-term care setting
  • 18 and older who have underlying medical conditions
  • 18 and older who work or live in high-risk settings

For individuals who received a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago and is 18 or older, it is recommended to get a booster dose.

Appointments are necessary and may be scheduled at ourshot.in.gov. No walk-ins will be accommodated.

Some commercial pharmacies also are offering vaccines. CVS has Moderna, and Walgreens has Pfizer.

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