Programe una Vacuna COVID-19 en la EIPH
EIPH is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments for anyone aged 18 and older for the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson/Janssen vaccine and 5 and older for the Pfizer vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine dose for children ages 5-11 is one-third of the dosage of the vaccine for older adolescents (12-17) and adults (18+).
ADDITIONAL DOSES OF VACCINE FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PEOPLE: People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. Furthermore, individuals with moderately to severely compromised immune systems may not build the same level of immunity to the primary vaccination series compared to people who are not immunocompromised. Therefore, individuals in this category that received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series are now elegible to receive an additional dose of the vaccine to improve their immune response. Click here for more information on recommendations for the third dose of vaccine for immunocompromised invidiuduals. EIPH is now providing these additional doses of vaccine to eligible individuals. In addition, once three months have passed since the primary vaccination series, a COVID-19 booster shot can be received.
SUMMARY OF RECENT CHANGES: (Updated 05/24/22)
- EIPH is pleased to announce that we are now offering Evusheld (FDA-EUA authorized preventative Antibody Therapy) at all of our locations. Please click here for more information.
- All children ages 5-11 should receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine at least 5 months after completing their primary series.
- Children ages 5-11 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine at least 3 months after completing their primary series.
- Updated guidance that the following individuals should receive a second COVID-19 booster dose:
- Individuals ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised,
- Individuals ages 50 and older.
ROUTINE BOOSTER DOSES:
Pfizer Vaccine (Updated 05/24/22)
- For individuals 5 and older who received the Pfizer primary vaccination series, booster shots are recommended at least five months after completing the COVID-19 primary vaccination series.
A second booster dose should be given at least four months after the first booster dose to those 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised and those who are 50 years and older regardless of medical history.
Moderna Vaccine (Updated 05/24/22)
- For individuals 18 and older who received the Moderna primary vaccination series, booster shots are recommended at least five months after completing the COVID-19 primary vaccination series. A second booster dose should be given at least four months after the first booster dose to those 18 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised and those who are 50 years and older regardless of medical history.
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccine: (Updated 05/24/22)
- For individuals 18 and older who received a Johnson and Johnson/Janssen 1-dose vaccine, booster shots are recommended at least two months after the shot was received. Added guidance that individuals 18-49 years who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first Janssen booster dose
Mixing and Matching Vaccines for Booster Shots
There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDCs recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
To find other vaccination providers near you, visit Vaccines.gov. |
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