COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Marietta

Marietta GA

20 December, 2021

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MARIETTA, GA — Booster shots, available at pharmacies and clinics in Marietta, are the best defense against COVID-19 illnesses as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads across the country, according to health officials. Breakthrough COVID-19 cases from the omicron variant — infections among the vaccinated — are less common among people who have received their third vaccination shots, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The omicron variant, first reported in South Africa on Nov. 24, has been detected in all but a handful of states, including Georgia. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, said Friday the Pfizer and Moderna booster shots work well against the omicron variant and that there's no need for a specific vaccine to fight it. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the omicron variant is likely to become the dominant coronavirus strain in the coming weeks. It currently represents 3 percent of new infections. Public health officials are concerned that vaccination rates — currently 61 percent of eligible Americans are fully vaccinated, and only 28 percent have gotten booster shots — are insufficient to fend off a fifth wave of the coronavirus. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing, with about 120,000 new cases and 1,200 deaths reported each day, mainly from the delta variant. Each vaccine manufacturer has different rules for booster shots: Pfizer-BioNTech: Those age 16 and older are eligible for a booster six months or more after their initial two-dose series.Moderna: Those age 18 and older are eligible for a booster six months or more after their initial two-dose series.J&J: Those age 18 and older are eligible for a booster two months or more after their initial vaccine. To get a booster shot in Marietta, go to: Marietta Public Health Center1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta770-514-2300Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Appointments recommended, but not required. To book an appointment, visit this link. Walgreens23 S. Marietta Parkway SW, Marietta2444 Dallas Highway, Marietta1733 Macland Road, Marietta2975 Delk Road SE, MariettaAppointments required. To book an appointment, visit Walgreens.com. CVS Pharmacy300 Powder Springs St., Marietta684 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta1295 Powder Springs Road SW, Marietta2535 Dallas Highway SW, MariettaAppointments available but not required. To book an appointment, visit CVS.com. Kroger Pharmacy2100 Roswell Road, Suite 300, Marietta1122 Powers Ferry Road, MariettaAppointments required. To book an appointment, visit kroger.com. Publix Pharmacy1860 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta2500 Dallas Highway, Suite 300, Marietta1050 E. Piedmont Road, Marietta1750 Powder Springs Road SW, Marietta2900 Delk Road SE, Suite 1150, MariettaAppointments available, but not required. To book an appointment, visit publix.com/covid-vaccine. Walmart210 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta1785 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta2909 Austell Road SW, Suite 100, MariettaAppointments available, but not required. To book an appointment, visit walmart.com. The CDC says Pfizer and Moderna booster shots both provide increased protection against COVID-19 and helped prevent severe symptoms in breakthrough cases. Check vaccine availability online at vaccines.gov.