The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines in individuals as young as 5 years of age. Everyone 5 years and older who had their primary series should get the updated booster at least 2 months following any COVID vaccine or booster dose. The previous boosters were monovalent and targeted the original strain of COVID-19, while the updated boosters are bivalent and target both the original strain and Omicron strains of the virus. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, visit sbcovid19.com/boosters. Go to MyTurn.CA.gov or call (909) 387-3911 to make an appointment today! |