MCHD to Administer Bivalent Vaccine and Booster
September 7, 2022
MCHD to Administer Bivalent Vaccine and Booster
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to authorize bivalent formulations of the vaccines.
The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) will start administering Moderna and Pfizer bivalent boosters this Thursday, September 8, 2022. These boosters have been authorized for people 18 years+ (Moderna) and 12 years+ (Pfizer-BioNTech). Bivalent vaccines can be used as a single booster dose at least two months following a primary series or booster vaccination. Boosters will be available by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, please call MCHD at 217-423-6988 ext. 1100.
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