On October 20, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made amendments to the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines that expanded the use of a booster dose in eligible populations. Maverick County Hospital District is currently administering only Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccinations.
On October 21, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a “mix-and-match” booster dose.
For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their primary series:
Note: The Moderna COVID-19 booster dose is half of the dose that is administered for the primary series dose.
For individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
As has been the case throughout the COVID-19 vaccination effort, people may self-attest to having a health condition that qualifies them for a booster dose. DSHS recommends that people consult a healthcare provider if they have questions about their risks from COVID-19 and whether a booster dose would be beneficial for them.
We’ll follow up later today with additional materials for your reference. Thank you for your continued diligence in vaccinating all eligible Texans who would like to be vaccinated.
Resources:
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers
J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
Texas Department of State Health Services
