The hope is that the modified boosters will slow another surge this winter.
Who is eligible for the updated shots?
The updated Pfizer booster is authorized for people 12 and older, the Moderna booster is for people 18 and older. You can receive a dose at least 2 months after your last COVID-19 vaccination or at least 2 months after recovering from a COVID infection.Where can I get the updated vaccine? The Texas Department of Health says doses of the updated boosters are already being shipped to clinics, health departments, hospitals and pharmacies.
Approximately 200,000 doses will also be available at large retail pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.Can I get the COVID-19 booster and a flu shot at the same time?"This is why God gave us 2 arms. One for the flu shot and one for the COVID shot," said White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha.
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