Borough Of Bernardsville : Bernards Township Health Department Schedules Pfizer Third Dose For Immunocompromised Residents

Press release from the Borough of Bernardsville:

September 10, 2021

The Bernards Township Health Department has scheduled a third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals.

Evidence shows that some people who are immunocompromised may have a limited immune response to the first two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. This third dose aims to prevent severe disease and complications for this group.

This definition of moderately to severely immunocompromised includes people who: are receiving active cancer treatment, have received an organ transplant and take immunosuppressive medication, received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years, have primary immunodeficiency syndromes, have advanced or untreated HIV infection, or take high-dose corticosteroids. Speak with your healthcare provider about your condition to determine if receiving a third dose is appropriate for you. This third dose must be at least 28 days after your second dose.

Immunocompromised people can get their third dose on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 3:00-6:00pm. The clinic will be at St. James Church, 184 S. Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Please bring your original vaccination card with you.

Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/bthdschool2 or call 908-204-2522 to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted if they meet the criteria. No identification or insurance required.

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