Second booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are available in Wyandotte County, according to the Unified Government Health Department.
On Tuesday, the Federal Drug Administration authorized booster doses of the COVID vaccine for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals.
“This means that a second booster shot of protection against the COVID-19 virus is now available to populations at higher risk for a more severe infection from the virus,” said Dr. Allen Greiner, chief medical officer with the Unified Government Health Department.
According to the FDA statement issued on Tuesday, “emerging evidence suggests that a second booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine improves protection against severe COVID-19 infections and is not associated with new safety concerns.”
Those who are eligible for a second booster shot include:
• Individuals 50 years of age and older, at least 4 months after they received their first booster shot of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
• Individuals 12 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise can receive a second booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, at least 4 months after they received their first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
o These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, are receiving treatment for solid tumor or blood cancers, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.
• Individuals 18 years of age and older can get a second booster shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine if they have the same certain immunocompromise.
Recommendation based on current evidence
The FDA based its recommendation upon current evidence, which suggests some waning of protection over time against serious infections from COVID-19 in older and immunocompromised individuals.
The action taken by FDA on Tuesday only applies to the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The agency said it will continue to evaluate data and information as it becomes available when considering the potential use of a second booster shot in other age groups.
Second booster shots available in Wyandotte County
Second booster shots will be available at the Unified Government Health Department at 619 Ann Ave. Same day appointments are also available. Call
913-573-8855 to make an appointment.
New appointment hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Those who need more information on second booster shots and who is eligible for them at this time, may visit WycoVaccines.org or call 3-1-1. The public can also find other vaccine locations by visiting vaccines.gov. Additional information about COVID-19 statistics, vaccines and testing can also be found at WycoVaccines.org.
- Information from UG Health Department