COVID-19 Boosters

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Eligibility & Availability in North Georgia

No Appointment Needed for COVID-19 Vaccine at County Health Depts in North GA

North GA –The CDC recommends that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completion of their 2-dose Pfizer vaccine series. These shots, as well as all COVID-19 vaccines, are available at our Public Health Departments in CherokeeFanninGilmerMurrayPickens and Whitfield Counties. . . NO Appointment is Needed!

People who should receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster include:

  • People aged 65 and older
  • People 18+ living in long-term care settings
  • People aged 50–64 with an underlying medical condition

People who may receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster include:

  • People aged 18–49 with an underlying medical condition
  • People aged 18–64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure & transmission due to working or residing in certain settings

People in the recommended groups who received the Moderna or J&J/Janssen vaccine will likely need a booster shot. More data on the effectiveness and safety of Moderna and J&J/Janssen booster shots are expected soon. With those data in hand, the CDC will keep the public informed with a timely plan for Moderna and J&J/Janssen booster shots, and we will share that information here on our website and on our social media platforms on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

Learn more from the CDC at https://bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.

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