{"id":111437,"date":"2021-11-19T20:00:34","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T01:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=111437"},"modified":"2025-10-24T00:11:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T04:11:24","slug":"isdh-offering-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-to-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/11\/19\/isdh-offering-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-to-18\/","title":{"rendered":"ISDH offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to 18+"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, the ISDH announced that any Hoosier aged 18 or older can now receive a booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines so long as they received their second dose at least six months ago.<\/p>\n

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Indiana State Department of Health news release:<\/p>\n

Indiana offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to Hoosiers aged 18 and older following FDA, CDC authorization<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana (November 19, 2021) \u2014 The Indiana Department of Health announced today that any Hoosier aged 18 or older can now receive a booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines so long as they received their second dose at least six months ago.<\/p>\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday approved the administration of a booster dose of both vaccines for people aged 18 and older following the FDA\u2019s decision to expand its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for boosters. Previously, the FDA had approved a third dose for immunocompromised individuals and had allowed boosters for individuals who met certain criteria.<\/p>\n

Individuals may still choose which COVID-19 vaccine to receive as a booster shot. Some people may prefer the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. Individuals who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible for a booster two months or more after their initial dose.<\/p>\n

Hoosiers aged 18 and older who want to obtain a booster dose should go to https:\/\/www.coronavirus.in.gov\/vaccine\/<\/a> or call 211 for assistance finding a location.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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COVID-19 World Wide Web Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Allen County Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance and Local Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

  • Take the Shot FAQ sheet from the Allen County Department of Health<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Home Care Isolation Guidances<\/a><\/li>\n
  • COVID-19 Employee Illness Recomendations<\/a><\/li>\n

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  • Allen County Department of Health information and stats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    State of Indiana Web Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n