COVID-19 Vaccination
Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, reduce the spread of the COVID virus and help prevent new variants from emerging.
On December 16, 2021, the CDC recommended Pfizer and Moderna should be considered the preferred vaccines, citing increasing evidence of a rare blood clot disorder associated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The risk was greatest among women aged 30-49, estimated at 1 in 100,000. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not being removed from the market; however, it is recommended that you consult with your medical provider prior to having this vaccine administered. Learn more here.
Due to the increased availability of vaccinations at retail pharmacies, Maury Regional Health is no longer administering vaccines for the public.
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VACCINATION FOR CHILDREN
On June 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include use in children down to 6 months of age.
- For the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, the FDA amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) to include use of the vaccine in individuals 6 months through 17 years of age. The vaccine had been authorized for use in adults 18 years of age and older.
- For the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, the FDA amended the EUA to include use of the vaccine in individuals 6 months through 4 years of age. The vaccine had been authorized for use in individuals 5 years of age and older.
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booster doses
For detail regarding booster doses based on age and vaccine manufacturer, please see CDC recommendations.
third vaccine doses for immunocompromised individuals
For detail regarding dose recommendations for adolescents and adults who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, see CDC recommendations.
Patients who are not certain whether they qualify for a third dose vaccine based on the criteria stated above should contact their physician for guidance.