City Of Evanston: COVID-19 Booster Shots

Evanston IL

26 October, 2021

4:56 PM

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Press release from the City of Evanston: 10/25/2021 2:04 PM All three vaccines available in Evanston   Last week, the CDC recommended expanded use of a booster dose of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. The action follows the agency's previous recommendation expanding the use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster doses. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the City of Evanston Health & Human Services Department fully support this recommendation. According to the CDC, all three COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in reducing the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, even in the midst of the widely circulating Delta variant.  Booster Shots for Those Who Received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Vaccines Individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago and meet criteria below are eligible for a booster shot: 65 years and older  Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings  Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions  Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings Booster Shots for Those Who Received the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are eligible for a booster if they received the vaccine at least two months ago and are 18 years or older. Choosing Your Booster Shot Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC recommendations now allow for this type of "mix and match" dosing for booster shots. People should talk to their healthcare provider about whether getting a booster dose is appropriate for them. Scheduling Your Booster Shot Booster doses of all three COVID-19 vaccines are free and widely available at a variety of locations. Community members should visit vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 to find and schedule an appointment. Individuals interested in receiving a Moderna or Johnson & Johnson booster dose from the City of Evanston should complete the City's Vaccine Booster Survey. Those who complete the survey will be notified and have the opportunity to register for upcoming City of Evanston vaccination clinics. At this time, the City is no longer offering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/vaccine or call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 311 in Evanston. This press release was produced by the City of Evanston. The views expressed here are the author's own.