South Guilford News

Guilford County issued the following announcement on Nov. 23.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended booster COVID-19 vaccine doses for all adults aged 18 years and older.

Following this guidance, the Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) is now offering Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster doses at all GCDPH community, mobile and Health Department locations to eligible community members.

Eligible community members include:

• Moderna and Pfizer: Individuals aged 18 and older who received their second dose six months ago.
• Johnson & Johnson: Individuals aged 18 and older who received their second dose two months ago.

Dr. Iulia Vann, MD, MPH Guilford County Public Health Director said, “I am encouraged by the recent recommendation from the CDC and FDA to allow anyone aged 18 and older to receive a booster dose. As we approach the holiday season and begin to experience colder weather, it is more important than ever to protect ourselves as much as we can. I want to urge everyone to receive their booster dose and hope that everyone who has not yet been vaccinated takes steps to do so.”

Individuals may receive any brand of COVID-19 vaccine for their booster dose. Please speak with your primary care physician, nurse, or pharmacist for guidance on what booster is right for you.

Booster dose appointments may be scheduled:

• Online at www.GuilfordVaccination.com
• By Phone at 336-641-7944

There are also appointments available at various other providers in Guilford County, to view options visit www.vaccines.gov

The GCDPH continues to accept walk-ins for all first dose and second dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments and appointments only for all ‘additional dose’ COVID-19 vaccinations for those who are immunocompromised.

 Original source can be found here.