Dubuque Times

Regional Medical Center recently issued the following announcement.

Brought to you by Delaware County Public Health

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has approved for teens aged 16 to 17 years to get a PFIZER COVID-19 booster shot.

To provide additional vaccine availability in our community, Delaware County Public Health is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12+ by appointment only. Call 563-927-7551 to schedule an appointment. Additional local options for the Pfizer vaccine include:

• Hartig Drug in Dyersville (ages 5+), Independence (ages 5+), and Monticello (ages 12+)
• Nightingale Drug in Dyersville and Monticello (ages 12+). Monticello location is offering some separate clinics for ages 5+.
• Scott Pharmacy in Fayette (ages 5+)
• Walmart in Manchester and Independence (ages 5+)
• Widner Drug in Manchester (ages 18+)

With the exception of teens aged 16-17 years who can only receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster, individuals 18+ can choose which COVID-19 vaccine they receive as their booster shot. Some may prefer to receive the same vaccine type as they originally received whereas others may be interested in getting a different booster. If you have any questions about your boost dose, please reach out to your healthcare provider or Delaware County Public Health at 563-927-7551. Please review the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility summaries below.

MODERNA

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is a 2-dose series. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible. People with moderately to severely compromised immune systems are eligible to receive a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after the second dose. Everyone 18+ should receive a boost dose at least 6 months or more after the initial two-dose series.

PFIZER

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is a 2-dose series. Individuals aged 5 and older are eligible. People aged 12+ with moderately to severely compromised immune systems are eligible to receive a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after the second dose. At least 6 months or more after the initial two-dose series: Teens aged 16-17 years can get a Pfizer booster; Everyone 18+ should receive a boost dose.

J&J (Janssen)

The J&J COVID-19 vaccine is a 1-dose vaccine. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible. Two months after receiving the initial dose, individuals should receive a boost dose.

If you have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to do so. The vaccine is readily available in our communities. Find COVID-19 vaccine resources at regmedctr.org/covid-vaccine-update or coronavirus.iowa.gov. If you have questions, please reach out to your healthcare provider or Delaware County Public Health at 563-927-7551.

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