The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) on Friday released information noting their support of guidance offered by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the option that adults ages 50 and older receive a second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after having received their first booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
In addition, the release stated, these agencies support the option of a second booster dose for certain, immunocompromised people ages 12 years and older, which would include the option of a second booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 years and older or a second booster dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 18 years and older.
According to the release, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that the known and potential benefits of a second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines outweigh their known and potential risks in these populations.
The evidence considered for authorization of a second booster dose following primary vaccination and first booster dose included safety and immune response information provided to the agency as well as additional information on effectiveness.
The CDC also expanded eligibility in their clinical guidance for another booster dose to people ages 18– 49 years who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose. These individuals may now receive a second booster dose at least four months after having received their first booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, the release continued.
The CDC guidance provided further clarification of safety issues including those related to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and adults (MIS-A) and myocarditis.
The release stated: “Staying up-to-date with your vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others around you from severe illness due to COVID-19. JCHD will be administering COVID-19 vaccine at the health department Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling the health department at 920-674-7275.”
To find a COVID-19 vaccination site, visit www.vaccines.gov, text your zip code to 438829, or call 211, or call 844-684-1064, 800-232-0233, or contact JCHD via email or phone.
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