COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In San Diego

San Diego CA

20 December, 2021

3:17 PM

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SAN DIEGO, CA — Booster shots, available at pharmacies/clinics in San Diego, 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 California. 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. To get a booster shot in San Diego, go to: Jo and Vi Jacobs Center404 Euclid Ave., San DiegoAppointments highly recommended, but not required Vons Pharmacy620 Dennery Road, San Diego Walmart710 Dennery Road, San Diego Walmart575 Saturn Blvd., San Diego CVS Pharmacy645 Saturn Blvd., San Diego Rite Aid1854 Coronado Ave., San Diego Rite Aid1735 Euclid Ave., San Diego Costco650 Gateway Center Dr., San Diego Walmart2121 Imperial Ave., San Diego Sams Club6336 College Grove Way, San Diego Walmart3412 College Ave., San Diego CVS Pharmacy4404 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego Viet Pharmacy and Medical Supplies4616 El Cajon Blvd. #6, San Diego Rite Aid3650 Adams Ave., San Diego Vons Pharmacy3610 Adams Ave., San Diego CVS Pharmacy3029 University Ave., San Diego Vons Pharmacy4145 30th St., San Diego Vons Pharmacy6155 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego Regents Pharmacy6255 University Ave. #A1, San Diego CVS Pharmacy3030 Grape St., San Diego Rite Aid6405 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego Costco2345 Fenton Pkwy., San Diego Rite Aid6505 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego Kaiser SC — San Diego Zion Medical Center4647 Zion Ave., San Diego Alvarado Community Pharmacy6367 Alvarado Ct. #109, San Diego CVS Pharmacy1288 Camino Del Rio N., San Diego Rite Aid535 Robinson Ave., San Diego CVS Pharmacy313 Washington St., San Diego The CDC says Pfizer and Moderna booster shots both provide increased protection against COVID-19 and helped prevent severe symptoms in breakthrough cases.