Clark County Health Department Offering Newest COVID-19 Booster

Thursday, September 28th, 2023 -- 2:01 PM

The Clark County Health Department is offering the newest COVID-19 booster.

The newest mRNA booster is created by Pfizer and Moderna and is a monovalent component vaccine. This one has been updated to closely target circulating variants and corresponds to the Omicron variant XBB.1.5.

The booster better protects against some of the more serious consequences of COVID including severe illness, hospitalization, and death. The vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months or older.

Those ages 5 years and older should get one dose at least 2 months after their last dose. For those 6 months to 4-years-old or those that are immunocompromised should get one, two, or three doses based on previous vaccine status and the number of prior doses.

The Clark County Health Department only has the moderna vaccine right now for children (6 Months - 18 Years) that are enrolled or eligible for Medicaid; Do not have health insurance; Health insurance does not cover the COVID-19 vaccine; American Indian or Alaska Native.

Also, adults (19 Years+): Adults who do not have health insurance, or their health insurance does not cover the COVID-19 vaccine. Other potential COVID-19 vaccine locations include primary care providers, local pharmacies, etc.

Visit vaccines.gov to find COVID-19 vaccine locations. For an appointment to receive a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, please call the CCHD Immunization Hotline: 715-743-5292.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.