Booster shots keep us safe

By Devon Green

VAHHS Vice President of Government Relations

With boosters now widely available in Vermont, we hope eligible Vermonters take advantage of this great opportunity to further protect themselves, their families and their communities. Signing up is easy and the Vermont Department of Health has done an incredible job to ensure access to Pfizer boosters for all Vermonters.

 

Here is what you need to know:

 

Eligibility

 

The following Vermonters who received their second Pfizer shot at least six months ago are eligible for a booster:

 

For more information on these categories, go to the Vermont Department of Health website.

 

How to Sign Up

 

If you signed up through the state website:

If you did not sign up through the state’s website for your initial doses, you can:

Health care workers who were vaccinated prior to the state’s website will have to call 855-722-7878 to sign up or go to a pharmacy, unless their employers tells them otherwise.

 

Flu Shots and Boosters

 

Some people have reported hearing they need to get their COVID booster shot and flu shot separately. You can receive your COVID booster shot and other vaccinations, such as flu or shingles, at the same time as your COVID booster shot as long as they are one inch apart. You will likely want to get each shot in a different arm!