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CDC recommends Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen

CDC recommends Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines over J&J The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorses the updated recommendations by its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expressing a clinical preference for individuals to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna over the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine.Continue reading “CDC recommends Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen”

Booster Shots Available for Ages 16-17

Pfizer Booster Shots Now Available for 16- and 17-year-olds Following updated CDC guidance, COVID-19 booster shots are now available for 16- and 17-year-olds in Louisiana. To receive the booster dose, individuals must be at least six months past their Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series completion date. On Dec. 9, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, “Today,Continue reading “Booster Shots Available for Ages 16-17”

Omicron

Dr. Britni Hebert, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic Lafayette, LA Omicron. There’s more uncertainty than certainty right now. Anticipate some back and forth as the necessary time passes to gain reliable data. Here’s what we know and what we can control:

Lafayette – ULL – Former Ragin’ Cajuns Store

University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Former Ragin’ Cajuns Store210 E. Street Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503Monday-Friday (closed Dec. 1) 8 am – 6 pm• Moderna and Pfizer vaccines available• COVID vaccinations available for ages 12 and over• This COVID-19 vaccine event is organized by the Louisiana Department of Health• Walk-ins. No appointment needed.

Shot for 100 Extended Until Dec 31

Shot For 100 Campaign Extended Until the End of the Year Louisiana’s Shot For $100 vaccine incentive program is being extended through the end of the year, giving residents another chance to get their shots throughout the holiday season. Louisiana residents now have until December 31, 2021 to get their vaccine at a participating community-basedContinue reading “Shot for 100 Extended Until Dec 31”

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available to Age 18+

LDH Recommends Boosters for Ages 18+ Effective immediately, the following individuals are now eligible and recommended to receive a booster dose: • Anyone 18 and older who completed their two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series 6 or more months ago• Anyone 18 and older who received their one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine two or moreContinue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available to Age 18+”