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North Central District Health Department now has official orders for third-dose boosters for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Person is over 18;

• Person must have received Pfizer for the first series of two vaccines;

• Person must have received last Pfizer dose at least six months prior;

• Person falls into one of the following categories:

- People who should receive the booster: people 65 years and older, residents in long-term care settings, people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions; and

- People who may receive the booster based on their individual benefits and risks: people aged 18 to 49 years with underlying medical conditions or people aged 18 to 64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting. Individuals who are immunocompromised are still able to get the third dose 28 days after the second shot. This applies to both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

Questions about the booster may be directed to NCDHD at 402-336-2406.