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September 24, 2021
Today, following federal guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to Minnesotans who are eligible to receive one. This includes educators and school staff.
Minnesotans who got the Pfizer vaccine can receive a booster shot at least six months after their initial series based on CDC guidance:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster.
- People aged 50-64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster.
- People aged 18-49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster.
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting (which includes educators and school staff) may receive a booster.
The list of medical conditions categorized as high-risk by the CDC is available on the CDC website. Minnesotans with an underlying medical condition are encouraged to speak with their health care provider about whether a booster is right for them.
Federal health experts are still reviewing data from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson and will decide when recipients may be eligible for a booster shot. Minnesota will be ready to provide Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters when they are recommended.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster doses will be administered anywhere the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available. Minnesotans do not need to get their booster dose at the same location they received their initial series. Those seeking a booster shot can visit mn.gov/vaccine to find a provider near them and schedule an appointment or find a walk-in clinic.
The full press release will be available on Governor Walz' Newsroom page soon. We will be sure to update you as more information becomes available regarding boosters and educator and school staff eligibility.
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