The Custer County Health Department now is accepting booster dose appointments for all three authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines in the United States; Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J.
For those who received Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial (two dose) series:
• 65 years and older
• Age 18 and older who live in long-term care settings
• Age 18 and older who have underlying medical conditions
• Age 18 and older who work or live in high-risk settings
Booster doses also are recommended for those who received the Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine. The requirement for the Janssen booster is people must be 18 and older and the initial Janssen vaccine must have been received two or more months prior to getting the Janssen booster dose.
CDC’s recommendation now allows for the choice of vaccine given as the booster dose. Eligible individuals may prefer the vaccine they originally received, and others may prefer a different booster.
Visit with a primary care physician with questions or concerns about receiving a different booster than the initial vaccine given previously.
“We are prepared and ready to serve our communities and eligible individuals with this next step in protecting Oklahomans against COVID-19,” Regional Director Terri Salisbury said. “Our County Health Departments and District 1 Mobile Units are happy to assist with booster doses right away.”
To schedule an appointment, call the Custer County Health Department at (580) 323-2100, (580) 772-6417 or visit vaccinate.ok.gov for available appointments.