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COVID-19: Third-Dose Vaccination Clinic Scheduled In Putnam COVID-19: Third-Dose Vaccination Clinic Scheduled In Putnam
Covid-19: Third-Dose Vaccination Clinic Scheduled In Putnam Health officials in Putnam County have scheduled a third dose Moderna vaccine clinic for those who are immunocompromised.  The clinic will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Phillipstown Recreation Center in Garrison. The clinic is only open to those who: Are moderate to severely immunocompromised Have completed the 2-dose Moderna series at least 28 days ago Are ages 18 years of age or older The department is asking that only those who "truly" qualify register. Others will be turned away. Those receiving the shot will need to bring their COVID-19 vaccinati…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People
Covid-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to move forward quickly with authorization of COVID-19 booster shots for some Americans who are immunocompromised, according to reports. Health officials said that the third shot of the current two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccine could be authorized within the next 48 hours, though no official timetable has been set as variants of the virus and COVID-19 mutations continue to cause a surge in new cases. Before a vaccine can be used in new ways outside existing authorization it requires new approval from the FDA. Currently, the Moderna, Pfizer…

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by Zak Failla