COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccine Available
The Hamilton County Health Department now has the Covid-19 Bivalent vaccine available at our office, 18030 Foundation Dr Noblesville.
For now, appointments are being scheduled by calling 211. You can try going to www.coronavirus.in.gov and clicking on Covid-19 vaccine and follow the prompts to schedule. Walk-ins are welcome, but may be limited near the end of clinic.
Vaccine schedule: (Face coverings/mask are required in healthcare facilities were Covid Vaccines are given)
- Wednesday- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Friday- 9:00 am to 11:30 pm
Some information on the bivalent vaccine:
The virus that causes COVID-19 changes over time. Keep your protection up to date by getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster. The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters include components of the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. This is called a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters are designed to give you broad protection against COVID-19, including better protection against the Omicron variant.
The vaccines:
- The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, bivalent, is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 18 years of age and older.
- The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, bivalent, is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 12 years of age and older.
Timing:
The bivalent formulations of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are for use as a single booster dose at least two months after completing primary or other booster vaccination.
Information on Covid-19 vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Please consider getting this vaccine to protect against the circulating Omicron variants.
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