- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer
- Category: Public Service Announcements
Sign up for the virtual Prevent Trauma: THE ROAD AHEAD on October 21st! Connecting Teens, Parents & Educators to sources for safely navigating the road ahead together. Scan QR code or go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/TeenDriver2021
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- Written by Georgia Department of Public Health
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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will follow the guidance and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) for COVID vaccine booster shots.
The recommendations for COVID vaccine booster shots are:
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- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series
- People aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series
- People aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.
Only the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has been authorized as a booster dose, and the above recommendations will only apply to individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for their primary series.
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- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer
- Category: Public Service Announcements
Currently, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting recommendations from the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) before releasing a plan to administer booster doses of Pfizer COVID vaccine in Georgia. The FDA’s discussion and review of data about the need for COVID vaccine boosters is a first step in the process; the same questions will be considered by ACIP during meetings currently scheduled for Sept. 22-23. When CDC/ACIP provide recommendations and guidelines for booster shots, DPH has the inventory to quickly ramp up access to Pfizer COVID vaccine statewide.
We will notify the public about when and where booster shots are available and who will be eligible as soon as we receive word - go HERE for the latest Update. Please monitor the news section of our website, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram.
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- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer
- Category: Public Service Announcements
Ellijay, GA – This year’s DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC conducted by Gilmer County Health Department is Thursday, October 7th from 8 am to 1 pm at the ETC Pavilion in Ellijay. You’ll remain safely in your vehicle while driving through to get your flu shot from public health staff wearing COVID-19 protective gear. The shot is no-cost if covered by one of several health plans. If paying out of pocket, the cost is still relatively low at $25 for regular flu vaccine and $65 for high dose flu vaccine for people aged 65 and older. Both vaccines guard against 4 different strains of flu. Cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. The ETC Pavilion is at Legion Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call (706) 635-4363 for more information and log onto bit.ly/DriveThruBeatFlu_NorthGA about this and other Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics being held this fall in North Georgia!
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