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COVID-19 Booster Dose Update 8/23/21

booster update

Public health and medical experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released information on initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses among adults. Booster doses are currently not recommended. Both FDA authorization and updated recommendations from ACIP need to occur before that happens. Read the HHS press release at Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots at https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/08/18/joint-statement-hhs-public-health-and-medical-experts-covid-19-booster-shots.html

SCMC does have the regular COVID-19 vaccine available by signing up here or by calling our appointment line at (320) 589-7600.