Hours at the Rensselaer County Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic are changed and expanded to 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3 in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center.
The clinic is open to all to dispense booster and first-time doses of all approved vaccinations (Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson). No appointment is required.
Booster eligibility for Pfizer and Moderna, at six months or more after the initial vaccine series:
— 65 years and older
— Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
— Age 18+ with underlying medical conditions (attestation is needed)
— Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk setting (attestation is needed)
Booster eligibility for Johnson & Johnson:
— Age 18+ and were vaccinated two or more months ago.
It is expected that booster shots will also be available at pharmacies and physician offices.
Residents can learn more about the booster shots by visiting www.cdc.gov.
Published: Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:15:36 +0000 by d.gardner