Hoosiers age 18 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Hoosiers age 18 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters

November 19, 2021 | The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has announced that any Hoosier aged 18 or older can now receive a booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines as long as they received their second dose at least six months ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday approved the administration of a booster dose of both vaccines for people aged 18 and older following the FDA’s decision to expand its Emergency Use Authorization for boosters. The FDA previously approved a third dose for immunocompromised individuals and had allowed boosters for individuals who met certain criteria.

All Kentucky adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters

All Kentucky adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters

November 17, 2021 | All Kentucky adults are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination booster under an executive order signed by Gov. Andy Beshear Wednesday. Those who were administered the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine can get the booster six months after their second dose. Anyone who got the single-dose Johnson & Johnson can receive their booster two months after getting the vaccine.

Indiana offering COVID-19 vaccine to all kids ages 5 to 11

Indiana offering COVID-19 vaccine to all kids ages 5 to 11

November 3, 2021 | All Hoosier children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine after the federal government on Tuesday authorized the pediatric vaccine, state health officials said. The Indiana Department of Health said Wednesday the Pfizer vaccine — the only COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized for people under age 18 — will be available at a walk-in clinic outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Kentucky and Indiana rolling out COVID-19 vaccines for children

Kentucky and Indiana rolling out COVID-19 vaccines for children

November 3, 2021 | The U.S. approved the first COVID-19 vaccinations for the nation’s 28 million kids aged 5-11. Pediatricians’ offices, pharmacies, hospitals and schools have been preparing to give the shots before the final OK from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The only authorization for kids is with the Pfizer vaccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still investigating whether the Moderna vaccine is safe for people 17 and younger.