CDC APPROVES MODERNA AND J&J BOOSTER VACCINES FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, the CDC has approved Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster doses for those who have completed an initial vaccine series.
According to the CDC, for individuals who received a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at six 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
The authorization also recommends that everyone ages 18 and older who received a first Johnson & Johnson dose receive a booster dose at least two months after completing the single-dose primary regimen.
For further guidance on eligibility requirements, see statement from NJDOH: https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20211022a.shtml
Booster vaccines are currently available at the following local pharmacies by appointment. Check with your primary care physician or urgent care provider for additional booster vaccine availability and guidance. Additional vaccination information can be found at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine.