REGARDING COVID VIRUS 19 VACCINE
I recommend the vaccines for all eligible patients, including children 5-17 years old. The vaccines are proven safe and very effective. Over 350 million doses have been given without significant side effects. Vaccines are easily available at any pharmacy at any time without an appointment (appointments however may shorten your wait time). All three vaccines are effective. Women between the ages of 20-40 should avoid Johnson and Johnson if possible.
Boosters are now recommended for everyone 65 and over. Those 18-64 who have any chronic diseases including diabetes, emphysema, obesity and depression should also get a booster. Those who received Moderna or Pfizer are eligible six (6) months after their last dose. If you had Johnson and Johnson, you are eligible two (2) months after your last dose. With Moderna and Pfizer as your original vaccines, you can get either Moderna or Pfizer as your booster. If you got Johnson and Johnson, it is recommended you get either Moderna or Pfizer as your booster.
It is also flu season. It is important to get that vaccine as well. We have it available----COME AND GET YOURS!!