“Like the flu shot, this booster dose is updated to protect against the strains circulating right now,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Staying up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccine protection, along with getting your flu shot, is the best way to protect yourself this winter, protect your family as we look ahead to the holiday season, and do your part to help protect our community’s hospital capacity ahead of a possible winter surge.”
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Showing posts with label Omicron booster. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Omicron booster. Show all posts
Saturday, September 10, 2022
COVID-19 “Omicron Boosters” soon available in SLO County
Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines that specifically protect against current variants will soon be available in San Luis Obispo County. The bivalent vaccines provide targeted protection against the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 strains of COVID-19 as well as the original strain. The updated doses will replace current boosters for those age 12 and older.
“Like the flu shot, this booster dose is updated to protect against the strains circulating right now,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Staying up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccine protection, along with getting your flu shot, is the best way to protect yourself this winter, protect your family as we look ahead to the holiday season, and do your part to help protect our community’s hospital capacity ahead of a possible winter surge.”
“Like the flu shot, this booster dose is updated to protect against the strains circulating right now,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Staying up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccine protection, along with getting your flu shot, is the best way to protect yourself this winter, protect your family as we look ahead to the holiday season, and do your part to help protect our community’s hospital capacity ahead of a possible winter surge.”
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