Moderna COVID-19 Boosters To Be Offered At Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich CT

06 December, 2021

12:04 PM

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GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Department of Health will be offering adult (18 years and older) COVID-19 Moderna vaccine booster clinics at Greenwich Town Hall from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. The clinics are by appointment only through the Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS) program. Residents can sign up through VAMS here. Those interested are reminded to select COVID-19 vaccine and booster dose when prompted. This booster dose is for those individuals who have completed their two-shot series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. All individuals who received the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine can receive a booster at least two months after their Johnson & Johnson vaccination. Note that the COVID-19 vaccine clinic will not be administering any flu shots, initial series of COVID-19 vaccinations or third dose COVID-19 vaccinations. Use this link to find other vaccination options. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) supports a booster dose of a different type of vaccine than what an individual received for their primary series, if they choose. CDC's recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. Moderna Booster EligibilityAll individuals who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccination should receive a booster two months or more from their initial shot.Age 18 years of age or older who have already received a full vaccination series (two shots) of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Vaccine six months or greater from when the last shot was given.Booster Clinic Requirements (Must Bring To Clinic)Must be registered in VAMS for attendance at the clinic. Appointments only. No walk-ins accepted. Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination. A CDC COVID-19 vaccination record card, a snapshot of your vaccination card, a vaccination record document or any other proof of vaccination, all of which must have name, birthdate and vaccine type and dates of vaccination. Connecticut residents who have lost their card, visit CT WiZ Public Portal to print out a copy of your vaccination record.Must have identification that confirms who you are as it relates to your proof of COVID-19 vaccination.Must wear a mask in the clinic as it is considered a medical setting.Must sit for 15 minutes after receiving the Moderna vaccine booster.Contact the Greenwich Health Department with any questions