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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.24.21 FW_ For Immediate Release_ COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Dose Now Available in Butte County For Residents at High Risk From:Almaguer, Lisa To:Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Cook, Robin;Hironimus, Patrizia; Kimmelshue, Tod;Lucero, Debra;Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;Reaster, Kayla;Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen;Teeter, Doug;Cox, Erin;McSpadden, Elaine;Nicholas, Jodi;Putnam, Jodi;Soderstrom, Monica;Star, Nanette Subject:FW: For Immediate Release: COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Dose Now Available in Butte County For Residents at High Risk Date:Friday, September 24, 2021 12:37:18 PM The following release has been issued…. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2021 COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Dose Now Available in Butte County For Residents at High Risk BUTTE COUNTY, CA -- Effective immediately, the CDC has approved a COVID-19 Pfizer booster dose for certain groups of people, to be administered at least 6 months after their Pfizer primary series (after the second dose): (Should get a booster) Persons 65 years and older (Should get a booster) Residents of long term care settings (Should get a booster) Persons aged 50-64 years with underlying medical conditions (May get a booster) Persons aged 18-46 years with underlying medical conditions (May get a booster) Persons aged 18-64 at increased risk because of occupational or institutional setting Click to learn more about qualifying medical conditions: tinyurl.com/jt8cebmw Butte County Public Health supports these recommendations made by CDPH and the CDC and encourages residents who are at highest risk for COVID-19 to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot to help increase their protection. Those who qualify may get a Pfizer booster dose in Butte County anywhere the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine is currently available, including local pharmacies and community vaccination clinics. No documentation will be required. Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you: Butte County COVID-19 Vaccination Website: www.buttecounty.net/COVIDvaccine State COVID-19 Vaccine Website: MyTurn.ca.gov It is recommended to consult with your primary healthcare provider if you have questions about getting a COVID-19 booster dose. At this time, booster doses for Moderna and J&J have not been approved by the CDC. ###