![]() Vaccines are the best protection against serious COVID disease, hospitalization, and death. The CDC and FDA have approved the use of Moderna and Pfizer Covid vaccines for children in the 6 month to 5 year old age group. Patients should contact their pediatric providers to get information and schedule vaccinations. As it currently stands, the Moderna vaccine schedule is 2 vaccines, one month apart while the Pfizer schedule is 2 vaccines three weeks apart followed by a third dose two months after the second dose. The FDA and CDC have authorized the administration of a second COVID booster for those over age 50 and individuals 12 or older with an immuno-compromising condition. A first booster has been endorsed by the CDC for those in the 5-11 age group , as long as at least 5 months since the primary series was completed. Use the CDC COVID -19 booster tool at the CDC.gov site to learn if and when you can get boosters to stay up to date with your COVID -19 vaccinations. The next COVID Medical Advisory Group meeting will be held Tuesday July 26 at 1:00 pm. Please reach out to Kat Rice or Janie Foy for the addition of any questions/issues you have for the meeting agenda. |