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From YouTube: COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A | Boosters | October 28, 2021

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Hannah is back to answer some of the most frequent questions we're hearing about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster shots

- Who can get a booster dose?
- What kind of booster can I get?
- When can I get a booster dose?
- Where can I can get a booster dose?

Learn more: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Health/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine

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Hi, I'm hannah winatt public information officer with arlington county emergency management here to answer your most pressing questions about covet 19. today, we'll talk about booster doses, who can get a booster dose booster doses of pfizer, moderna and johnson and johnson are available to certain people, depending on which shot you got. If you've got the johnson and johnson vaccine, a single booster dose is recommended for people 18 and older, at least two months after your initial dose, if you've got pfizer or moderna, consider a booster shot at least six months after receiving your second shot.

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If you are over the age of 65 or if you're, at least 18 and living in a long-term care setting immunocompromised or have an underlying medical condition or if you're, at increased risk for covid19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting talk to your healthcare provider about getting a booster dose and, what's best for you,.

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What kind of booster can I get now that there are booster recommendations for all three available covet 19 vaccines eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster, consider talking to your health care provider? If you have concerns about which brand of booster you'd like to take.

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When can I get one if you're eligible and originally received the johnson and johnson vaccine, you can get a booster at least two months after your initial dose, if you're eligible and originally received to moderna or pfizer, you can get a booster at least six months after receiving your last shot.

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Where can I get one if you're eligible you can get a booster dose wherever vaccines are available, including the county's two public health clinics, your health care provider or a pharmacy note that county clinics require an appointment for a booster dose.

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Thanks for watching and keep those questions coming, we'll see you next time.