On May 14, in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly, AAMG doctors once again provided free homebound vaccination booster shots to people with mobile disabilities and language barriers. Thank you, all!
Thanks to Sing Tao Daily and Wind Newspaper for the news coverage!
Read MoreAAMG Pediatrician Dr. Winchell Quock was interviewed by KTVU. He said now is the time to get kids boosted if they've already been vaccinated. "Get them if they're available as soon as you can," said Dr. Quock. "That means five months after your second vaccine."
For more details on the coverage, please visit KTVU.
Read MoreModerately or severely immunocompromised people：
Who have received two doses of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
∘ Should receive an additional mRNA dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
immediately after 28 days since the second dose.
∘ May receive a single COVID-19 booster dose (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or
Janssen) at least 6 months after their third mRNA vaccine dose.
△ In such situations, those people may receive a total of FOUR COVID-19 vaccine
doses.
Read MoreFor individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:
65 years and older
Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
People who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
Some people may choose the vaccine type that they originally received or a different vaccine as a booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
Read MoreWho can get a booster shot?
What are considered underlying medical conditions?
I received the Moderna or J&J COVID-19 vaccine. Do I need a booster shot?
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Updated August 20, 2021
When can I get the booster?
The goal is for people to start receiving a COVID-19 booster shot 8 months after an individual's second dose of an mRNA vaccine, either COMIRNATY (Pfizer-BioNTech) or Moderna. The booster shots will be available starting September 20, 2021.
Read more for the latest information on the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots as well as the COMFIRNATY COVID-19 vaccine.
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