MS health departments to offer second booster shots

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 2nd COVID-19 booster pictures will before long be offered at Mississippi well being departments.

The Mississippi Condition Section of Well being claims starting off Monday, April 18, appointments of next booster photographs will be available by county wellbeing departments.

The point out health and fitness section suggests you are qualified to acquire a next booster of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if you meet up with any of the pursuing standards:

• 50 decades of age or older and it has been at the very least four months considering that their initially booster shot of any COVID-19 vaccine,
• Age 12-17 several years with a weakened immune method and it has been at the very least 4 months since their 1st booster shot (Pfizer only for this age group),
• Age 18 years or more mature with a weakened immune procedure, and it has been at least four months considering the fact that their initially booster shot, or
• Age 18 years or older and they obtained Johnson and Johnson vaccine as each a first shot and a booster shot, and it has been at least 4 months given that their very first booster shot.

The condition health and fitness department states appointments can be made following 5 p.m. Friday by way of https://covidvaccine.umc.edu or by calling the COVID-19 hotline at 877-978-6453.

All those who are getting booster pictures must bring their COVID-19 vaccination card to their appointment.

You can simply click below to discover more data about vaccine availability at Mississippi county wellness departments. You can also click on here to learn about vaccinations at pharmacies and clinics.