Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters are now available. Schedule your appointment below. Please, no walk-ins at this time.
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Currently we have in stock: Moderna for age 6 and above, Pfizer for age 5 and above and Novavax for age 12 and above. Pfizer Bivalent Boosters are now available.
The virus that causes COVID-19 changes over time. Keep your protection up to date by getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster. The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters include components of the original virus strain and the Omicron variant. This is called a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters are designed to give you broad protection against COVID-19, including better protection against the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 vaccines can help protect against severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. As the virus changes and your immunity naturally decreases over time, you may lose some of that protection.
The updated (bivalent) booster vaccines are authorized to help provide better protection against COVID-19.
What bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters has FDA authorized?
The FDA authorized bivalent formulations of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for use as a single booster dose at least two months after completing primary or booster vaccination.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent is authorized for use as single booster dose in individuals 18 years of age and older.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 12 years of age and older.
Am I eligible for an updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine booster?
Eligibility for a booster depends on:
- Your age
- When you finished primary vaccination
- When received your most recent booster dose of a monovalent COVID-19 vaccine
If eligible, consider getting a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster.
A single booster dose with an updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is designed to provide broad protection against COVID-19 and better protection against COVID-19 caused by the currently circulating Omicron variant.
If you are eligible for an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster, the updated booster you receive does not need to be from the same manufacturer that made the vaccine you received for your primary vaccination or previous booster.
What’s New
Seasonal Flu Vaccines available; no appointment necessary. Stop in TODAY
Flu season has arrived, and getting vaccinated early is important to make sure you are protected.
The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months, but is especially important for those:
- Age 65 or older
- Pregnant women
- People with certain conditions (diabetes, asthma, lung disease) who are at higher risk for serious complications
- People who care for the elderly or others at higher risk for serious complications
Vaccination is recommended as soon as possible to make sure your body has time to produce antibodies against the influenza virus. It takes approximately two weeks for your body to build up protection.
The traditional “flu shot” is available and recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months. This is an inactivated virus that provides protection with less risk of side effects. Although you cannot get the flu from this vaccine, side effects can occur and include:
- Soreness, redness, swelling at the injection site
- Low grade fever
- Aches
Although the influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months, there are some individuals who should not receive the vaccine. This includes individuals:
- With a severe egg allergy
- Who have had a serious allergic reaction to the flu vaccine in the past
- Who are currently ill with a fever (they should wait until they recover)
- With a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
These individuals should consult their physician prior to receiving the vaccine.
At Sand Run Pharmacy, we are able to vaccinate patients age 7 and above against influenza. We accept most major insurances and offer affordable prices for those whose insurance does not cover the vaccine. Walk ins are welcome! If you have any questions, please call us at (330) 864-2138.
