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N.Y. unveils Pfizer COVID-19 booster plan and new website | Sun Community News ALBANY

“In accordance with CDC’s recommendations, which were officially endorsed by New York Sept. 24, there are four groups of New Yorkers now eligible for COVID-19 booster doses. Pfizer vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster dose if they are 65 and older or residents in long-term care facilities or are 50-64 of age with underlying conditions. Pfizer booster shots can also now be given to those 18-49 years old who have qualifying underlying medical conditions and if they are 18-64 years and at increased risks for COVID-19 exposure in occupational or institutional settings.”

“Individuals must have received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for their initial vaccine series at least six months ago to be eligible.”

“Individuals who received the Moderna or Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine are not currently eligible for a booster dose at this time.”

Source: N.Y. unveils Pfizer COVID-19 booster plan and new website | Sun Community News ALBANY | With some of New York’s population now eligible for Pfizer booster vaccines, New York has unveiled plans to expedite the doses while also encouraging all residents to s

Posted: September 27th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.