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Important Updates on Booster Shots!
As many gather for the holiday season, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re protected.
1 in 3 South Carolinians has a disability.
People with disabilities are at the greatest risk of becoming very sick and dying from COVID-19. We’re here to help you protect your community by securing your shot. In addition to your initial round of COVID-19 vaccine, you will need a booster shot. The COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot will help protect you from becoming very sick with COVID-19 and COVID-19 variants. Keep reading to learn more!
What is a COVID-19 variant?
A COVID-19 variant is a version of the COVID-19 virus that’s just a little different from the version before it. Some of the most common differences are that COVID-19 variants can spread faster and more easily and can also make you sicker.
Two of the variants that you might hear a lot about are the Delta and Omicron variants. That is because both of these variants spread easily and can make you very sick.
Variants of viruses are common. People with disabilities are at a higher risk of getting COVID-19 and COVID-19 variants.
As a person with a disability, how can I protect myself from COVID-19 variants?
The best way for people with disabilities to protect themselves from COVID-19 variants is by getting a vaccine. A vaccine may not stop you from getting sick, but it will help lower the risk that you will get very sick and go to the hospital with a COVID-19 variant.
If you have already gotten your vaccine, getting a booster shot is another way you can help protect yourself from COVID-19 variants. This makes your immune system stronger to fight the virus.
Wearing a mask also lowers your risk of getting COVID-19 and all of the COVID-19 variants.
Talk to your doctor, or another medical provider you trust, about which COVID-19 vaccine is the best for you. If you need help scheduling your vaccine or have questions, you can call the Disability Vaccine Access Hotline. You should also make sure to wear masks anytime you’re inside in a public place and wash your hands often.
So, what is a booster shot?
The COVID-19 booster shot is a dose of the vaccine that will make sure your first vaccine round is strong for a longer amount of time.
Who should I get a booster shot?
Boosters are recommended for everyone over the age of 16 years old.
When should I get a booster shot?
It depends on which vaccine brand you originally had.
- Pfizer Vaccine (mRNA)
First Dose: First 2 shots are given 2 weeks apart
If you have a weakened immune system, you can get a 3rd shot 28 days after your 2nd shot
Booster: You can get your booster shot 6 months after your first dose.
Your booster shot can be Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J
Note: If you're 16 or 17 years old, the Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine and booster approved for your age group.
- Moderna Vaccine (mRNA)
First Dose: First 2 shots are given 2 weeks apart
If you have a weakened immune system, you can get a 3rd shot 28 days after your 2nd shot
Booster: You can get your booster shot 6 months after your first dose
Your booster shot can be Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J
- J&J Vaccine (viral vector)
First Dose: 1 shot
Booster: You can get your booster shot 2 months after your first dose
Your booster shot can be Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J
The SC Disability Vaccine Access Network is here to help reduce barriers to vaccine access. Learn more about vaccination and how to make an appointment at SCDisabilityVaccine.org or call us at 1-800-787-6046 for more information.
Contact our Vaccine Access Hotline
at 1-800-787-6046.
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