Greene County Department of Public Health will start offering Moderna booster shots this week. Appointments will be required and can be made by calling the Greene County Department of Public Health at  (252) 747-8181. When you call to make your appointment, please be prepared to tell us what kind of COVID  vaccine dose you received (Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson) and the date you received your last dose  of COVID vaccine. 

What you need to know: 

• Moderna must be administered at least 6 months after your last administered COVID vaccine dose of  either Moderna or Pfizer 

• Moderna must be administered at least 2 months after your administered COVID vaccine dose of  Johnson and Johnson (J&J) / (Janssen) 

• Moderna booster shot is ½ the amount (0.25 mL) as the first 2 series shots 

• The FDA, CDC, and ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) have granted approval for  recipients to mix and match booster vaccines in comparison to the original vaccine series received, if  recipients so choose. However, Greene County Department of Public Health does not make  individual recommendations about mixing and matching vaccines. Individuals should discuss options  with their medical provider. 

• Greene County Department of Public Health will not be requiring a note from the individual’s  medical provider stating they can receive the booster shot. 

• The only booster shot the Greene County Department of Public Health will be offering will be the  Moderna Booster Shot. 

Moderna & Pfizer COVID-19 Recipients 

Individuals who received a Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and meet the following criteria are eligible  for a booster shot at 6 months or more after receiving the 2nd shot of the initial two shot vaccine series: • 65 years and older 

• 18 years and older who live in long-term care settings 

• 18 years and older who have underlying medical conditions 

• 18 years and older who work or live in high-risk settings 

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) / Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients 

Individuals 18 years and older who received a J&J COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible for a booster shot if it  has been at least 2 months or more after receiving the initial vaccine shot. 

If you have received the 3rd additional dose (for immunocompromised individuals), then there is no  recommendation for a booster shot at this time. 

We encourage everyone to continue to monitor Greene County Department of Public Health’s website and  Facebook page for updates (www.greenecountync.gov/health).

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