County of Montgomery issued the following announcement on Sept. 24.
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced today it is now scheduling booster shots for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine following FDA and CDC approval. People who are at highest risk for COVID-19 can now receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot to help increase their protection. This includes:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine,
- People ages 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine,
- People ages 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks, and
- People ages 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks.
Appointments begin Monday, September 27 and can be made by visiting www.montcopa.org/COVID-19Vaccine. There is not cost to receive the vaccine.
The County operates four COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the following locations:
- Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
- Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Human Services Center (First Floor, Community Room), 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- King of Prussia Mall at the Court (Third Floor, former Thomasville Furniture) 640 W. Dekalb Pike, Suite 3010, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Fridays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Willow Grove Parkside Shopping Center (former Petco) 2522 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Fridays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Residents attending a County-run clinic for a booster dose of Pfizer must bring their CDC vaccination card or a picture of their card on their phone. If they have lost their vaccination card, they should call one of our three health centers for assistance:
- Norristown Public Health Center: (610) 278-5145
- Tuesday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. (this service is not available on Mondays)
- Pottstown Public Health Center: (610) 970-5040
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. (this service is not available on Wednesdays)
- Willow Grove Public Health Center: (215) 784-5415
- Tuesday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The County continues to offer a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals. For a list of qualifying conditions, click here. Immunocompromised individuals will need to sign a self-attestation form to receive a third shot.
All COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) and the flu shot are available at Montgomery County vaccination clinics. To make an appointment for a flu shot, visit www.montcopa.org/Flu. To make an appointment for a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, click here.
Media Contact: Kelly Cofrancisco, kcofrancisco@montcopa.org
Original source can be found here.
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