3rd shot COVID-19 Vaccine for those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
Effective August 13, 2021 the CDC has recommended that individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised and received either Pfizer or Moderna, are eligible to receive a third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna if it has been at least 28 days since their second dose. Eligible individuals include:
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Active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies
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Receipt of solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy
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Receipt of CAR-T-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy)
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Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (e.g. DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
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Advances or untreated HIV infection
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Active treatment with high-dose corticosteriods (i.e.,>20mg prednisone or equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory.
Booster COVID-19 Vaccine for those who received Pfizer or Moderna Vaccine
Individuals who received Pfizer or Moderna are eligible to receive a single booster dose as long as it has been at least 6 months since their second dose. Eligible individuals include:
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individuals 65 years of age and older
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individuals 18+ who live in long-term care settings
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individuals 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
- individuals 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
Any eligible individual can receive any COVID-19 booster authorized in the United States.
Booster COVID-19 Vaccine for those who received Johnson and Johnson
Individuals who received Johnson and Johnson are eligible to receive a single booster dose as long as it has been at least 2 months after your shot and you are over the age of 18. Any eligible individual can receive any COVID-19 booster authorized in the United States.
For more information, please visit the FDA's website or the CDC's website.
Below is a list of locations currently offering Booster (3rd dose) vaccinations in Fairfield. Please note, vaccines are subject to availability.
Locations:
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CVS Pharmacy located at 961 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield (corner of Jennings Road). Phone: 203-331-4731. A booster requires an appointment on their website.
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CVS Pharmacy located at 1968 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Phone: 203-366-8070. A booster requires an appointment on their website.
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Rite Aid located at 1619 Post Road, Fairfield. Phone: 203-259-2353. Walk-in or make an appointment on their website.
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CVS Pharmacy located at 330 Grasmere Avenue, Fairfield. Phone: 203-255-0060. A booster requires an appointment on their website.
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CVS Pharmacy located at 698 Post Road, Fairfield. Phone: 203-255-1089. A booster requires an appointment on their website.
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Walgreens Pharmacy located at 414 Kings Highway East, Fairfield. Phone: 203-336-3551. Walk-in or make an appointment on their website.