Upcoming Health Talk on 1/21: Hearing, Hearing Aids and COVID-19 Vaccine

Upcoming Health Talk on 1/21: Hearing, Hearing Aids and COVID-19 Vaccine

Date: 1/21/2022 (Fri)

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Language: Cantonese

Speaker: Man-Kit Leung, M.D. & Alice Leung, Au.D.

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216435082

Meeting ID: 812 1643 5082

  • Scan the QR code to join the sharing event. You will get a $5 E-gift card. Due Date 1/7/2022.

  • Get a chance to win a free hearing test.

  • We will tell you how to get a hearing aid.

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Stay Ahead of the Viruses! A Sunset District Community Vaccination and Wellness Event

Stay Ahead of the Viruses! A Sunset District Community Vaccination and Wellness Event

San Francisco has been doing a great job keeping our COVID rates low. However, we need to continue these efforts and also recognize that the COVID crisis has delayed health maintenance, and that also, flu season is upon us.

Community-based organizations lead by Self-Help for the Elderly, Walgreens, and AAMG are hosting an enjoyable, free, and easy event that lets you: get an initial or COVID Booster, receive a flu shot, improve your health maintenance, and have some fun at the same time!

Our goal is to Stay Ahead of the Viruses and keep our community safe and well!

Full details inside!

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COVID-19 Booster Dose for Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised People

COVID-19 Booster Dose for Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised People

Moderately 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.

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CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots

CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots

For 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.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots & COMIRNATY Info Sheets

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots & COMIRNATY Info Sheets

COVID-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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