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

Fri Jan 7 12:59:14 CST 2022

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Subject: Media Release: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility and
Availability
To:

*Topeka, Kan.* – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
today has adopted the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s
(CDC) expanded
vaccine booster eligibility recommendations
<https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0105-Booster-Shot.html> regarding
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster recommendations to include adolescents
12-15 years old. This recommendation also includes a shorter booster
waiting period for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; reducing the time between
the primary series and the booster dose to 5 months.

Moderately or severely immunocompromised children ages 5-11 can now also
receive an additional primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine administered 28
days after the second dose of the primary series.

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*

12 years of age and older

18 years of age and older

All Recipients

*Time between primary series and booster*

At least 5 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* authorized 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 and a booster
when they are eligible.

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 currently offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters, in addition to
other vaccines, at their immunization clinic 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 Barnes*
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

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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