Moderna Vaccine Booster Clinic Scheduled For May 4 At Town Hall

Richard Kaufman
Updated ·2 min read

GREENWICH, CT — Recently, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a second booster dose of m.RNA vaccines, Pfizer and Modena, for specific populations in order to protect against waning immunity.

A Moderna booster clinic, for both first dose and second dose, has been scheduled by the Greenwich Department of Health from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on. May 4 at Greenwich Town Hall.

Eligibility

First dose

Can receive first booster five months after the last shot which completes the primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

Second dose

At this time, healthy people ages 18-49 years who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised are not recommended to receive a second booster dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

Those who are 50 and over may choose to receive a second booster dose at least four months after their first dose.

People ages 18 years to 49 years who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for their primary single dose series, and received J&J for their first booster dose, may receive a second booster dose using Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least four months after the first J&J booster dose.

How To Schedule

Vaccination clinics are offered by appointment only through the Vaccination Administration Management Systems (VAMS) scheduling program. Be sure to select COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for the first booster dose and COVID-19 vaccine second booster dose for second booster dose appointment.

Use this link to find other vaccination options.

Use this link to access the CT DPH Van clinic schedule.

Clinic Requirements

  • You must be registered in VAMS for attendance at the clinic. Appointments only, no walk-ins accepted. You also must have proof of CDC COVID-19 vaccination — a card or a copy of your vaccination record (digital or paper). Connecticut residents can retrieve a copy of their vaccination record here.

  • Other proof of vaccination status will be accepted however, it must include your name, birthdate, vaccine type, date of booster vaccination.

  • Must have identification that confirms who you are as it relates to your proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • Must wear a mask in the vaccination clinic, as it is considered a medical setting. • Must attest that you are eligible to receive a first or second booster dose by signing a declaration. • Must sit for 15 minutes after receiving the Moderna vaccine booster dose.

If you have any questions, contact the Department of Health. As a result of the number of increased COVID 19 cases, the department may not be able to answer your call immediately. Leave your name and telephone number. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

Moderna Vaccine Booster Clinic Scheduled For May 4 At Town Hall originally appeared on the Greenwich Patch