FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Sarah Granquist
Phone: (518) 891-4471
Email: sgranqui@franklincony.org
   

Notice to Public

October 15, 2021

 

Pfizer Booster Dose Vaccination Clinic Next Week

 

On Thursday, October 21st, Franklin County Public Health Department will hold a Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose clinic from 2pm-6pm at St. Andre’s Outreach, 12 Homestead Park in Malone. 

This will also be a second dose (Pfizer) clinic for those who had first doses on 9/30/21. Appointments for second doses have been previously scheduled.

Third doses for immunocompromised will not be administered at this clinic.

Before registering:

  • Have your COVID-19 vaccination card available and,
  • Be sure you qualify for a Pfizer booster dose - see below.

 

Register for a Pfizer booster here:

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=CE50B94660CC0394E0530A6C7C16BAC8

Online registration is required.  If you need assistance with online registration, please call one of the agencies below. Please bring your vaccination card with you. Wear a short-sleeved shirt, if possible.  Be prepared to wait 15-30 minutes after vaccination.

Who is eligible for a Pfizer booster shot?

COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer vaccine recipients who completed their first 2 doses at least 6 months ago and are:

People 65 years and older.

People 18+ who live in long-term care settings. “Long-term care settings” include any location where older adults, people with disabilities or chronic health conditions, or people otherwise needing assistance with activities of daily living receive services or supports. These can include both medical care and non-medical care. 

People 18+ who have underlying medical conditions such as:

  • Pulmonary Disease, including but not limited to, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma (moderate-to-severe), pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis
  • Cancer (current or in remission)
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities including Down Syndrome
  • Heart conditions, including but not limited to heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, or hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) including but not limited to solid organ transplant or from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, use of other immune weakening medicines, or other causes
  • Overweight, Obesity, or Severe Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Sickle cell disease or Thalassemia
  • Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus 
  • Stroke or Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain)
  • Neurologic conditions including but not limited to Alzheimer's Disease or dementia
  • Substance use disorders
  • Liver disease
  • Smoker, current or former
  • Tuberculosis

People 18+ who live in high-risk settings such as correctional facilities and homeless shelters.

People 18+ who work in high settings such as:

  • First responders (e.g., healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
  • Education staff (e.g., teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
  • Food and agriculture workers
  • Manufacturing workers
  • Corrections workers
  • S. Postal Service workers
  • Public transit workers
  • Grocery store workers

Go to Who Is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot? | CDC for complete CDC guidelines.

For assistance with registration, please call one of these helpful agencies:

  • Community Connections 518 521-3507
  • Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living 518 891- 5295
  • Office for the Aging 518 481-1526
  • Franklin County Public Health 518 481-1710

If you would like information about our next Moderna COVID vaccination clinic, please call us at 518 481-1710.