COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find On In St. Michael

St. Michael MN

21 December, 2021

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ST. MICHAEL, MN — Booster shots, available at pharmacies/clinics in St. Michael, 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 Minnesota. Wright Co. DVS Exam Station Reopens After Long Pandemic Closure 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. COVID-19 Testing For The Holidays: See Locations In St. Michael 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. 1 St. Michael School Taken Off COVID-19 Outbreak List To get a booster shot in the St. Michael area, go to: Allina Health (appointments required)4300 Edgewood Dr. NE, St. Michael14181 Business Center Dr. NW, Elk RiverWright County Public Health (administering vaccines to people 5 and older, appointments required)1004 Commercial Dr., Buffalo Cub Pharmacy (administering vaccines to people 18 and older, appointments required)900 Central Ave. E, St. Michael13855 Rogers Dr., Rogers19216 Freeport St., Elk RiverWalgreens (administering vaccines to people 5 and older, appointments required)9 Central Ave. E., St. Michael21945 141st Ave. N, Rogers18267 Carson Court NW, Elk RiverCoborn's Pharmacy (appointments required)5698 La Centre Ave., Albertville 15700 88th St. NE, Otsego19425 Evans St. NW, Elk River Click here for a full list of locations offering booster shots in the St. Michael area. The CDC says Pfizer and Moderna booster shots both provide increased protection against COVID-19 and helped prevent severe symptoms in breakthrough cases.