Health Officials Strongly Recommend Coronavirus Vaccine Boosters For All Adults In City Of Dublin

Dublin CA

22 November, 2021

6:09 PM

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Press release from the City of Dublin: November 19, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommended today COVID-19 boosters for all adults who have been fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 Pfizer or Moderna vaccines at least six months ago. People can choose a different COVID-19 vaccine than their original series as a booster. The CDC previously recommended a booster for all adults who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. As there is emerging evidence that immunity from the COVID-19 vaccine may wane over time, it is recommended that adults should get their booster now, if eligible. The Alameda County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nicholas Moss, indicated that a rise in COVID-19 cases is expected "as people gather with friends and family indoors and travel for the holidays." The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson booster doses are the same dosage as the original vaccine received in the series, while the Moderna booster dose is half the dosage of the original vaccine series. A person can receive their booster from any location, not necessarily where they received their initial vaccine series. Booster appointments are also available through MyTurn.ca.gov. This press release was produced by the City of Dublin. The views expressed are the author's own.