Montgomery County Residents With Compromised Immune Systems Can Get Third Booster COVID-19 Shot

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Residents with compromised immune systems tin get a 3rd further changeable of either the Pfizer oregon Moderna COVID-19 vaccines astatine respective locations successful Montgomery County, including county-run clinics, the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week recommended radical with 1 oregon much terrible conditions oregon illnesses get the 3rd shot. The wellness section said radical should speech to their wellness attraction supplier to find if a 3rd changeable is close for them. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not authorized for different dose.

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People who are not immunocompromised should consult their immunization paper to find erstwhile they are eligible for a 3rd shot.

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The wellness section encourages those who person yet to get vaccinated to find a clinic. Those who deliberation they whitethorn person been exposed to COVID-19 are encouraged to get tested.

For the latest accusation connected coronavirus spell to the Maryland Health Department’s website oregon telephone 211. You tin find each of WJZ’s sum on coronavirus successful Maryland here.

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