Town Of Northborough: Pfizer Vaccine Booster Clinic - Friday 10/8/21 Senior Center

Northborough MA

06 October, 2021

1:02 PM

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Press release from the Town of Northborough: October 5, 2021 - 2:05pm PFIZER BOOSTERS & UPCOMING CLINIC The CDC recently approved boosters (3rd doses) for some Pfizer vaccine recipients who received a full series at least 6 months ago. CDC recommends all individuals over 65 and individuals 50-64 years of age with underlying medical conditions (including high BMI and history of smoking) to get a booster. Additionally, individuals 18 years and older who live or work in high risk settings such as schools may also receive a booster.  Click here for more information on eligibility.         Pfizer Boosters available at the Northborough Senior Center 119 Bearfoot Rd. Details: No Copays. Please enter insurance information when registering to expedite the check-in process. If you need help registering, please call the Northborough Health Department at (508) 393-5009. Watch a video with step-by-step instructions to online registration for those over 65 or 18-65 years of age. Please remember to wear short sleeves To receive direct notifications about new vaccine approvals and upcoming clinics, please use this signup form:www.tinyurl.com/nborosignup Vaccine SafetyThe COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and free. Massachusetts launched a website with information on vaccine safety. Visit "COVID-19 VACCINE SAFETY: TRUST THE FACTS". PLANNING FOR 5-12 YEAR OLD VACCINE APPROVALSThe Town of Northborough is planning to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 once approved. The FDA issued a news release on October 1 with information on scheduling an advisory committee meeting in late October to discuss Pfizer amending its emergency use authorization to allow the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 through 11 years of age. Click here for the FDA News Release. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON BOOSTERS AND FLU SHOTSWho is eligible for a Pfizer Booster? Effective September 24th, CDC recommends that people 65 years and older and people aged 50 - 64 with underlying medical conditions receive a booster at least 6 months after their Pfizer series. Also, individuals ages 18-49 may also receive the booster dose if they have underlying medical conditions or work or live in high-risk settings (such as healthcare workers, education staff, and grocery store workers). Click here for more information.               Can I receive a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time or within a week of one another? Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine may be coadministered with other vaccines - on the same day, as well as within 14 days of each other.  Can I receive a Pfizer Booster if I previously received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine? Currently, only Americans who already have received two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and at least 6 months have passed since the second dose will qualify for booster shots under this new approval. People who received Moderna's vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will not be eligible for a booster under this new approval. Booster shots for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are under review and not currently authorized. Where else can I receive a vaccine?COVID-19 Vaccines: To locate a vaccination site, visit https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/. If you need help booking a vaccine appointment, contact your local health department. For more information on the COVID-19 Vaccine visit www.mass.gov/vaccine.  If you believe you need an in-home vaccination, please contact the In-Home Vaccination Central Intake Line at (833) 983-0485.  Flu Vaccine: Most local pharmacies are offering flu vaccines. Call ahead to confirm availability especially for high-dose vaccine. Where can I get the high-dose flu vaccine? Most local pharmacies are offering flu vaccines. Call ahead to confirm availability especially for high-dose vaccine. Should I get the high-dose flu vaccine? High-dose flu vaccines are only licensed for people 65 years and older and it is not recommended for people with people with a history of severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or to ingredients other than eggs. Speak to your doctor about what vaccine is right for you. Click here for to CDC's Different Types of Flu Vaccines webpage Northborough Vaccination Data According to the state's most recent Weekly Municipal Vaccination Data released on September 30th, 85% of Northborough residents aged 12 and older are fully vaccinated. Northborough ranks second in the state for total vaccination rates for communities with a population over 10,000. The State's Weekly Municipal Data is found at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-covid-19-vaccination-data-and-updates#weekly-covid-19-municipality-vaccination-data   This press release was produced by the Town of Northborough. The views expressed here are the author's own.