Moderna and Pfizer booster clinics at Ithaca Mall vaccine site this weekend
Booster doses of both the Moderna Coronavirus vaccine and the Pfizer Coronavirus vaccine are available at a vaccination clinic this Saturday for all eligible residents ages 12 and up, at the county’s Ithaca Mall site, the Tompkins County Health Department says.
“Over the past month, TCHD has boosted over 1,850 adults and close to 400 youth,” says Tompkins County public health director Frank Kruppa. “I want to thank our dedicated county staff supporting the efforts to provide these vaccination clinics and to thank our community members for their participation in these essential steps to keep our community healthy and safe.”
Photo by Sheryl Sinkow Photography courtesy TCHD.
Pfizer boosters are now available to anyone age 12 and up who received their initial two-dose vaccine series at least five months ago a single-dose vaccine at least two months ago, and Moderna boosters are available for those 18 and up who received their initial two-dose vaccine series at least five months ago a single-dose vaccine at least two months ago. Booster doses are not yet available for age 11 and younger.
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“It is approved to mix and match all COVID-19 vaccines,” the Health Department says. “For example, individuals who were initially vaccinated with Pfizer may get a Moderna booster.” (For now, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for youth.)
Moderna Booster Dose Clinic, Ages 18+, Ithaca Mall
- Where: The Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Rd., Ithaca
- When: Saturday, January 29
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm - Who: Ages 18 and older eligible for booster
- Vaccine: Moderna
Moderna booster dose, Ithaca Mall, Jan 29: CLICK to make an appointment (required).
Pfizer Booster Dose Clinic, Ages 12+, Ithaca Mall
- Where: The Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Rd., Ithaca
- When: Saturday, January 29
Time: 2:00-4:00pm - Who: Ages 12 and older eligible for booster
- Vaccine: Pfizer
Pfizer booster dose, Ithaca Mall, Jan 29: CLICK to make an appointment (required).
“A parent or guardian must be present and give consent for any minor,” the Health Department says. “Please bring a photo ID or a parent/guardian can confirm identity, your vaccination card, and expect to wait 15 minutes for observation following your injection.”
“Booster dose appointments are also available at local pharmacies, state vaccination sites, and some medical offices,” the Health Department says. “Walk-ins may be welcome at pharmacies and medical offices, but please call ahead to check on availability. 2-1-1 (877-211-8667) is available during regular business hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm to assist individuals in navigating and registering for appointments but cannot guarantee an appointment.”
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“Vaccines continue to be an important tool to help limit the spread and severity of illness,” says Tompkins County public health director Frank Kruppa. “I encourage anyone eligible to seek out a booster at one of our clinics or any of the NYS sites open in our region. With the ongoing surge of cases due to the Omicron variant, the booster dose provides that extra layer of protection to prevent severe illness and hospitalization of the individual as well as relatives who may be at high risk of complications from the virus.”
“Booster doses are important right now because they maximize your protection against COVID-19,” says Tompkins County Health Department medical director Dr. William Klepack. “We encourage all individuals who are eligible, especially those over the age of 50 and others with underlying health conditions, to get their booster dose as soon as they are able. Data continue to show that all available vaccines are safe and effective to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.”
“Free transportation is also available to vaccination clinics,” the Health Department says. “Present proof of your vaccination appointment to ride any TCAT bus free of charge. Alternative transportation arrangements can be arranged by calling 2-1-1 (1.877.211.8667) during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.”
“Please bring a photo ID, your vaccination card, and expect to wait 15 minutes for observation following your injection,” the Health Department says. “The COVID-19 vaccine is free of charge. ”
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