The FDA and CDC now recommend that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for individuals who are immunocompromised. This does not apply to individuals who received the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who are immunocompromised do not build the same immune response after a vaccine as compared to others, making them more at-risk for infection.
Currently, other fully vaccinated individuals are not recommended to receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC and FDA are still reviewing information to ensure individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have optimal vaccine protection.
The Teton County Health Department will not be able to administer third doses until sometime next week. The CDC and the Wyoming Department of Health must first approve the change. To accommodate the demand in COVID-19 vaccine appointments, Teton County Health Department will be expanding the current COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours starting Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Walk-in appointments will be paused for the time being.
Beginning next week, you must have an appointment to attend the Teton County Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Once the initial demand for these additional doses wanes, walk-in appointments will be resumed. For the latest information, updates on clinic times, book an appointment, and to see more details who can receive an additional dose of the vaccine please visit, www.tetoncountywy.gov/covidvax.
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