Coronavirus Booster Doses In St. Croix County

Press release from the St. Croix County Government:

October 1, 2021

On Friday September 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced their recommendation that people 65 and older and certain populations who are at high risk of COVID-19 receive a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series. This decision follows the authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Public Health will start giving COVID-19 booster doses to eligible individuals at our Monday vaccine clinics at the New Richmond Services Center starting October 11.

• Sign up for your vaccine here
• Read COVID-19 booster information from the CDC

We have limited appointments. Please schedule by noon the Friday before your Monday appointment. There is limited space in our building and we want to provide physical distancing as much as possible.

Things to remember before you register:

• Your first doses must have been Pfizer vaccine.
• It has been six months since your second dose of Pfizer.

People who should register.

• People 65 years and older
• All residents in long-term care
• People ages 50-64 years with certain underlying medical conditions

People who may register.

• People ages 18-49 years with certain underlying medical conditions
• People ages 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of their job or institutional settings. Occupations at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission include front line essential workers and health care workers.

This press release was produced by the St. Croix County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.