Frequently asked questions
1/7/22 - Moderna booster now authorized after 5 months
Today, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shortened the Moderna booster dose interval time to 5 months. Individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as their primary series can now receive a single booster dose 5 months after completing the primary series.
Current Vaccine Fact Sheets:
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 5-11 years of age EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
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1/6/22 - 3rd pediatric dose for immunocompromised children approved
CDC has authorized:
- Moderately or severely immunocompromised children 5-11 years of age are now recommended to receive an additional dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second dose. A booster dose is not authorized for children in this age group at this time.
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1/5/22 - Booster doses for 12 to 15 year olds approved
CDC panel endorses Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid booster shots for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s vaccine advisory panel on Wednesday endorsed 13-1 third shots of Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid for adolescents ages 12 to 15 at least five months from their second shot as omicron cases surged across the U.S.
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12/9/21 - Booster doses for 16 and 17 year olds
The CDC updated their vaccination recommendations to include a single booster dose for 16-year and 17-year-olds at least 6 months after completing their primary Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series.
Important to note, at this time only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents 16-17 years old.
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Information on Pfizer Pediatric Dose
CDC Recommends Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 5-11
On October 19th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to allow for the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 5 to 11 years of age.
On November 2nd, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices unanimously recommended that children in that age range be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer vaccine. CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, has endorsed that recommendation.
For additional information:
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-faqs.aspx#children
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Information on Booster Doses
Who is eligible for a Booster Dose?
On Wednesday, October 20, the FDA made amendments to the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines that expanded the use of a booster dose in eligible populations.
On Thursday, October 21, the CDC issued booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a “mix-and-match” booster dose.
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Information on the 3rd dose vaccine for Immunocompromised Patients
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that people whose immune system are moderately to severely compromised receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after an initial two-dose mRNA series (Pfizer or Moderna).
Who would be considered an "immunocompromised individual"?
People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html.
Which COVID-19 Vaccine should I receive for my 3rd dose?
The additional dose should be the same vaccine product as the initial two-dose mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna). If the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine product given for the first two doses is not available, the other mRNA COVID-19 vaccine product may be administered. A person should not receive more than three mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses.
What if I want the 3rd dose but I'm not considered "immunocompromised"?
It’s important to note that an additional dose is only recommended for individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
I received the J&J and am considered "immunocompromised. What do I do?
Currently, there are insufficient data to support the use of an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose after a single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccination series in immunocompromised people. FDA and CDC are actively working to provide guidance on this issue.
Immunocompromised individuals may discuss with their health care provider whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them. If their health care provider is not at a site administering vaccines, these individuals can self-attest and receive the additional dose wherever vaccines are offered.
For more information, please visit : https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html.
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What if I don't have insurance?
No problem! You can still get the vaccine for free. When you arrive for your appointment, you'll simply check the "uninsured" section on our form when you're completing your paperwork.
If I got my first dose of the vaccine at another location, can I get my second dose from you?
Yes. We'd be happy to provide your second dose, as long as it's the same brand of vaccine as your first dose!
Is the Pfizer vaccine approved for ages 12+?
(As of 5/12/21) "The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today recommended the Pfizer vaccine be used in all adolescents from ages 12 to 15 years. With today’s CDC approval, all providers with Pfizer vaccine on hand should begin to vaccinate young people in that age group. "
Where do I get my Covid-19 vaccine?
PeopleFirst Pharmacy
2501 E Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
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Have additional questions?
Email us at covid19@trinityapothecary.com