City Of Berkeley: Bay Area Health Officers Urge Boosters, A Protection Against Growing Threat Of Omicron

Berkeley CA

29 December, 2021

11:40 PM

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Press release from City of Berkeley: December 17, 2021 Berkeley, California (Friday, December 17, 2021) - Public health agencies across the Bay Area urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated and, if eligible, get a booster shot right away to protect against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Widely available via appointment or drop-in sites, boosters maintain the power of vaccines to strongly protect against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Everyone should get one when eligible, but particularly those over 50 or those with significant underlying health conditions. Get a booster if you are at least 16 years old and: 6 months have passed since your second dose of Moderna (for 18+) 6 months have passed since your second dose of Pfizer (for 16+) 2 months have passed since your Johnson & Johnson Dose (for 18+) Public health officials in the City of Berkeley as well as the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano and Sonoma encourage anyone eligible who needs a booster dose to get one as soon as possible. As Omicron spreads, cases could grow exponentially Use all tools to protect yourself, your family and our community Have everyone ages 5+ get their COVID-19 vaccine and booster if eligible. Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 should isolate themselves and get tested as soon as possible. Get tested before gathering or traveling, upon return, and again 3-5 days later. Take advantage of quick and easy home test kits available in pharmacies and stores. Wear a mask indoors and in crowded settings. Keep group gatherings small. Gather with close family units. Outside gatherings are safer than indoor gatherings. Be particularly cautious around elderly or immunocompromised individuals and consider COVID-19 testing before such interactions. This press release was produced by City of Berkeley. The views expressed here are the author's own.