County Exec Latimer Receives 3rd COVID-19 Vaccination Shot

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County Executive George Latimer received his third dose of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine.

He said he wanted to continue to encourage people to get their full vaccination series.

"I contracted COVID-19 before I was scheduled to take my third and final shot," Latimer said. "Thankfully it was a mild case because I was vaccinated, but I want to continue to curb the spread of this virus in our communities throughout this great County and that is why I made it a point to get my third shot."

He said everyone wants to get back to living life before the pandemic and getting the third shot is the best way to do that.

Dr. Sherlita Amler, the county's health commissioner, said, while the definition of being fully vaccinated against the coronavirus does not currently include having a third shot, it is important that residents understand that being fully vaccinated is not the same as being optimally protected.

"Data has shown that getting the third shot increases a person's immune response, which offers improved protection against becoming infected," she said. "To be optimally protected against COVID, everyone should get a third shot when they are eligible."

Vaccines are still available at the Westchester County Center and Yonkers Armory. To make an appointment, go here.