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The Highland County Health Department will be offering several clinics in the next few weeks:
- Wednesday, Sept 29 from 9am-5pm and Thursday September 30, 2021, from 9am-4pm, COVID-19 Vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson) are available at the Highland County Health Department. You can schedule an appointment online at https://hchdcovidvax.timetap.com/, call (937) 393-1941 or walk-in for an appointment.
- October 4, 2021- HCHD will be hosting a Drive-Thru Clinic offering the Flu vaccine and the COVID-19 Vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson) at Liberty Park from 11am- 7pm. Schedule an appointment online at: https://hchdcovidandfludrivethru.timetap.com/ or call (937) 393-1941
- Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 9am-5pm and Thursday October 7, 2021, from 9am-4pm COVID-19 Vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson) are available at the Highland County Health Department. You can schedule an appointment online at https://hchdcovidvax.timetap.com/, call (937)393-1941 or walk-in for an appointment.
- October 7, 2021- HCHD will be hosting a Drive-Thru Clinic offering the Flu Vaccine ONLY at Paint Creek Joint EMS & Fire District– 204 N. East Street, Hillsboro from 9am-3pm. Schedule an appointment online at: https://hchddrivethruflupcjfd.timetap.com or call (937) 393-1941.
At each COVID-19 Clinic, HCHD will be offering, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd doses if applicable.
Booster Doses for Pfizer Vaccine
The FDA / CDC have approved booster doses for the Pfizer vaccine for specific groups of people. Booster doses for vaccines are used to increase the level of protection that a vaccine provides to people. The following groups have been identified for boosters:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot.
- People ages 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot.
- People ages 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot based on their individual benefits and risks.
- People ages 18-64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot based on their individual benefits and risks.
This booster vaccine approval is for Pfizer vaccine only and is not approved for Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Boosters for other vaccine brands may come in the future, but right now booster doses are for Pfizer vaccine only.
You should not mix vaccine types. If you originally received Moderna, you are not recommended to get a Pfizer booster.
Third doses ARE approved for both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for people who are immunocompromised. This is different from booster doses, but it can be confusing. If you have questions about whether you are considered immunocompromised, please contact your healthcare provider.
