The president of the United States, Joe Biden, urged the population on Tuesday to receive their booster vaccines amid the spread of omicron cases in the country.
“We should all be worried about omicron, but not in panic. If you are fully vaccinated, and especially if you have the booster vaccine, you are highly protected, “said the president. in a speech in which he explained his strategy to combat COVID.
To date, about 600,000 people in San Diego County (23.2% of the eligible population) have already received their booster dose.
Of that number, just over 17 percent are of Latino descent, according to data from the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
The vaccine can be found free of charge from health providers, community clinics and pharmacies, among others.
Those vaccinated with two doses of Pfizer or Moderna are eligible for a booster as long as six months have passed since their last vaccination.
In turn, those who received the single dose of Johnson & Johnson, can do the same up to two months after being vaccinated.
On the other hand, if the person was vaccinated outside the United States, they can receive the booster if they are over 18 years of age and received the required doses that were endorsed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO), or an approved combination of these, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
People over 18 years of age can choose which vaccine they want to receive as a booster. Some people may choose the same vaccine that they originally received, while others may choose another vaccine. The CDC now lets these types of combinations for booster vaccines.
How to make an appointment
Health authorities recommend making an appointment before visiting a vaccination site to avoid long lines. Some places offer the vaccine without an appointment depending on availability.
Appointments can be made through the following portals:
They can also be done directly through pharmacies and stores. Some of them are:
The clinics of Family Health Center de San Diego They also offer vaccines. To schedule an appointment you must dial (619) 515-2474. They have attention in Spanish.
Some clinics have limited capacity for walk-ins, and in such cases, it is recommended to arrive early as supplies are limited and on some days, lines are made before opening, it was informed on your portal.
The San Diego Latino Health Coalition recommends calling the resource center with the Chicano Federation organization (619) 285-5600, for those who have a question about the vaccine or need support to make an appointment.
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