Time to Give Your Kids a (Vaccine) Boost
COVID-19 booster shots available for everyone 5 and up
Eau Claire City-County Health Department |
Updated fall booster doses for of COVID-19 vaccines are now available for everyone age 5 and over. These booster shots help protect against the Omicron variant as well as the original strain of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that anyone age 5 or older who has already received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine make a plan to get this booster.
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is now taking appointments for the updated fall booster (and first doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines) at ecvaccine.as.me. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. People can find other places to get an updated fall booster or initial COVID-19 vaccines at vaccines.gov and at area heathcare providers.
“This booster can help strengthen our immune system against the most common strain of COVID-19,” Health Department Director Lieske Giese said. “Getting the COVID booster and the flu shot are great prevention steps to have a healthier fall and holiday season!”
So who is eligible for an updated fall booster?
- People who have already been vaccinated for COVID-19 and
- Are age 5 or older and
- Had their last dose of a previous COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago.
People who haven’t gotten their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible to start their vaccine series. Unvaccinated people continue to experience serious complications from COVID-19 at a higher rate than people who have received a vaccine, according to data from the CDC.