A number of drugstore chains throughout the U.S. now say they're providing second COVID-19 booster photographs to eligible people, after U.S. well being officers licensed a double dose of Pfizer's and Moderna's boosters for folks 50 and older.
Covid-19 case numbers are rising once more in 13 U.S. states because the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron takes maintain, main well being specialists to suggest a further dose for older or immune-compromised people.
Walgreens on Wednesday introduced it could make second Pfizer and Moderna booster photographs out there to eligible people, together with adults aged 50 and up in addition to "sure immunocompromised people," after each the Meals and Drug Administration and the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention cleared a supplementary booster.
People who acquired their boosters not less than 4 months in the past can schedule their photographs on-line starting Friday, April 1, or stroll in to pharmacies and roll up their sleeves for the fourth time. They need to present their date of start in addition to point out the make and date of their final COVID-19 shot.
Walgreens stated it is making the second booster photographs out there as COVID-19 positivity charges in components of the U.S. edge up, with the BA.2 subvariant accounting for practically 70% of all constructive circumstances.
CVS Pharmacy additionally stated eligible people can get their second booster photographs in shops, both by scheduling an appointment on-line or just strolling into pharmacy places. A spokesperson famous that availability of boosters is topic to native demand.
Grocery chain Albertsons can also be providing second-round boosted doses of the Pfizer and Moderna. Eligible people can schedule appointments on-line or in shops.
President Biden, who's 79, acquired his second booster shot Wednesday.