[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Media Release: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility and Availability

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Subject: Media Release: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility and
Availability
To:


*Topeka, Kan.* – This week the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
(KDHE) authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers in Kansas to begin
administering Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)

COVID-19 boosters in addition to Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots to eligible
individuals following the guidance received from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) the same morning.



The following graph outlines the differences between each authorized
vaccine boost dose and the eligibility of each vaccine variety:



*COVID-19 Booster Doses*



*Pfizer-BioNTech*

*Moderna*

*Janssen (J&J)*

*Eligibility*

65 years of age and older; ages 18+ who live in long-term care; ages 18+
who have underlying health conditions; ages 18+ who work or live in
high-risk settings

All Recipients

*Time between primary series and booster*

At least 6 months

At least 6 months

At least 2 months

*Authorized Dosage*

0.3mL (Full Dose)

0.25mL (Half Dose)

0.5mL (Full Dose)



Individuals are encouraged to discuss with their medical provider any
questions surrounding their eligibility for a booster dose. However, a
letter or prescription from a qualified medical provider or a letter from a
workplace setting will *not* *be required*. Individuals are encouraged to
bring their CDC vaccination card as documentation of their primary vaccine
series; however, this is *not* *required*.



Individuals may receive *ANY* booster type, regardless of the primary
vaccine series received.



The Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD) continues to strongly encourage
residents to protect themselves by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Many opportunities to receive a COVID-19 vaccine continue to exist in our
community and can be found easily through the CDC’s Vaccine tool
<https://www.vaccines.gov/>.



The SCHD is offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters, in addition to other
vaccines, at their Clinical Services Division, located at 2115 SW 10
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2115+SW%0D%0A+10?entry=gmail&source=g>th
Ave, by appointment only. Individuals

can call 785.251.5700 to schedule an appointment for the following hours:



*Monday, Thursday, Friday
Tuesday                                               Wednesday*

8:00am - 11:00am                                             10:00am -
1:00pm                            8:00am - 11:00am

1:00pm - 4:00pm                                              3:00pm -
6:00pm                              2:00pm - 4:00pm



Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and everyone entering the
building over the age of 2 is required to wear a mask.

If accommodations are needed due to a medical condition please call
785.251.5700.



Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines can be sent to CovidVaccine at snco.us.



*Shawnee County Health Department is committed to working in partnership
with our community to promote and protect the optimal health of all people
by bridging gaps to eliminate health inequities, respecting the diversity
of our community, through adaptive and innovative processes.*



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[image: Logo_Color_Transparent(3x2.5)]*Craig
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>
Barnes*

Division Manager

Community Health Outreach and
Planning

Shawnee County Health Department

2600 SW East Circle Drive
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66606
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

http://www.shawneehealth.org/

785.251.5612 office

785.806.6310 cell

785.251.5696 fax





Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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