A third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised has been approved by the CDC, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the FDA.
While a doctor’s order is not required, Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch recommends consulting with a physician before the third dose is administered.
Patients who are considered moderately to severely immunocompromised and have completed a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine can receive a third dose at least 28 days after the second dose.
If patients received the two-series Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, the third dose should be the same as the two-dose series. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has not been approved for multiple doses.
If you qualify, based on the criteria listed, you can make a vaccination appointment at www.ourshot.in.gov.
