Booster shots available for Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson
The Lassen County Public Health Department announced county residents who received any of the three COVID-19 vaccines are now eligible for a booster shot if they meet new criteria outlined below.
A Pfizer or Moderna booster dose is recommended if you:
- Received your second dose at least six months ago; and
- Are 65 or older; or
- Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings; or
- Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions; or
- Age 18+ who are at increased risk due to social inequity; or
- Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings.
A Johnson & Johnson booster dose is recommended if you:
- Received your first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago; and
- Are 18 or older.
High-risk jobs
In line with the CDC, high-risk jobs are defined as:
- First responders (health care workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff);
- Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers);
- Food and agriculture workers;
- Manufacturing workers;
- Corrections workers;
- U.S. Postal Service workers;
- Public transit workers; and
- Grocery store workers.
Public Health will not be accepting walk-ins. You can schedule an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov or by calling 251-8183.
If you feel like you or someone you care for is exhibiting symptoms, call Public Health at 251-8183 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
