UT Health RGV is now offering boosters for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, according to a press release.
Those who qualify for booster shots include:
• Anyone 65 years of age or older (at least 6 months after the second dose of Pfizer)
• People 12 years of age and older with moderate to severe immunosuppression (at least 28 days, or 4 weeks, from the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna)
• People ages 18 to 64 with an underlying medical condition (at least 6 months after the second dose of Pfizer)
• All people 18 years of age and older who feel at increased risk for severe COVID-19 due to frequent institutional or occupational exposure (at least 6 months after the second dose of Pfizer).
The booster shots will be on the following dates and places:
Tuesday, October 12
8 a.m .– 5 p.m.
Location: CESS 1,300
1407 E Freddy Gonzalez Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
Wednesday October 13
8:30 a.m .– 4:30 p.m.
Location: Clinical Education Building 1,203
2102 Treasure Hill Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
Appointments will be available at both locations and online.
Those between the ages of 12 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All attendees must bring their COVID-19 vaccination card.
People seeking their first or second dose of the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine will also be accommodated, according to the statement.
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