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Adults ages 50+, certain immunocompromised individuals, and those who received a J&J booster may now receive a second COVID-19 booster.
CDC continues to recommend that all eligible adults, adolescents, and children 5 and older be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting an initial booster when eligible.
Last Updated on 3/31/2022
CDC updated its recommendations to allow certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19.
In addition, adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months ago may now receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
These updated recommendations acknowledge the increased risk of severe disease in certain populations including those who are elderly or over the age of 50 with multiple underlying conditions, along with the currently available data on vaccine and booster effectiveness.
The following is attributable to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky:
"CDC expanded eligibility for an additional booster dose for certain individuals who may be at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. Boosters are safe, and people over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior dose to increase their protection further. This is especially important for those 65 and older and those 50 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe disease from COVID-19 as they are the most likely to benefit from receiving an additional booster dose at this time. CDC, in collaboration with FDA and our public health partners, will continue to evaluate the need for additional booster doses for all Americans.”
We encourage everyone to make an appointment. Please do not skip any steps or fail to leave out information such as insurance. Doing so will only slow down the check-in process delaying your appointment and those of others.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE PHARMACY STAFF TO TRY SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT.
ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE DONE ONLINE ONLY. IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES MAKING AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE COME IN DURING WALK-IN HOURS AND WE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS.
We continue to Administer booster shots Monday-Friday
Please call 310-854-6123 for Daily Updates on Walk In Availability
Who is Eligible for a Fourth Booster Dose?
Adults ages 50 years and older AND
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
The CDC considers the following groups of people moderately to severely immunocompromised and eligible for a fourth dose:
*Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancer of the blood
*Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
*Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
*Moderate or sever primary immunodeficiency(such as DiGeroge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
*Advance or untreated HIV infection
*Active Treatment wit high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
The new guidelines include the approval of heterologous booster shots -- the "mixing & matching" of any of the 3 available vaccines. The decision to get a booster of a different vaccine manufacturer is up to the discretion of the recipient based on their personal preference.
If you received Pfizer-BioNTech; 12yrs and Older can get a booster At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series
If you received Moderna; Adults 18yrs and Older can get a booster At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series.
If you received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen*; Adults 18yrs and Older can get a booster At least 2 months after receiving your J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination and a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster.
Mickey Fine Pharmacy is proud to continue to vaccinate children 5-11 years old.
For some immunocompromised children aged 5–11 years old, CDC now recommends an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after their second dose to complete the primary series, a total of three doses
Pediatric appointments are available Monday-Friday from 1:45PM-5:00PM.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE PHARMACY STAFF TO TRY SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT.
If you have questions, please call (310) 854-6123
To better serve the community we do our best to offer Walk-Ins. Please remember Walk-Ins are based on Availabilty.
Walk-Ins are not guaranteed a dose, so making an appointment is the best way to ensure a vaccine. Please remember to bring a valid government issued ID with date of birth (e.g. Driver's License, passport, birth certificate).
Remember: People 12 to 17 years old can ONLY receive the PFIZER COVID-19 vaccine. For minors under 18 years old, any official document stating LEGAL NAME and DATE OF BIRTH is valid (e.g. Birth certificate, Passport, Global Entry Card, or Student ID with DOB).
