The CDC now recommends a booster dose (3^rd dose) for fully vaccinated individuals who have already received both initial doses (2 doses) of the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine at least 6 months ago.

Health and eligibility requirements include:

• 65 years and older
• 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• 18+ who work in high-risk settings (healthcare workers)
• 18+ who live in high-risk settings

The CDC still recommends a 3^rd dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals. For eligible immunocompromised people, the CDC recommends individuals receive the same vaccine as previous doses.

Johnson & Johnson vaccination recipients are not eligible for an additional dose at this time.

According to the CDC, individuals considered immunocompromised have:

• Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
• Received an organ transplant and/or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years, or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
• Advanced or untreated HIV infection
• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids, or other drugs, that may suppress your immune response

For a list of immunosuppressing medications, click HERE.

HMC will be providing booster doses by appointment only.  

Call 316.283.6103 to schedule your booster vaccine.

Bring your original COVID-19 vaccination card/vaccine record and proof of insurance (if applicable) with you to your appointment.

For more updates on COVID-19 click HERE