
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 – NH+C is scheduling Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for eligible individuals based on CDC guidelines. That includes people 65 and older; people 18 and older with specific medical conditions; plus healthcare and front-line essential workers.
Pfizer is the only COVID vaccine that has been authorized by the FDA and CDC for booster shots at this time.
Booster shots: Conditions that qualify
CDC announced its criteria for Pfizer booster shots on Sept. 24. Individuals who meet CDC criteria can join NH+C’s waitlist to request an appointment: northfieldhospital.org/covid-19-vaccine
We contact people on our waitlist via phone or text to schedule an appointment. You must hear from us before scheduling a booster shot appointment. Please do not call.
The CDC recommends these people should get a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months (or longer) after completing the first two doses of Pfizer vaccine:
- People 65 and older
- Residents 18 and older in long-term care settings
- People 50–64 years with specific underlying medical conditions (see below)
CDC recommends these people may get a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after completing the first two doses of Pfizer:
- People 18–49 years with specific underlying medical conditions
- Health care workers and front-line essential workers ages 18-64
NH+C follows CDC and MDH guidelines to prioritize appointments for booster shots.
Medical conditions specified by CDC for Pfizer booster shots:
- Cancer
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic lung diseases (including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension)
- Dementia or other neurological conditions
- Diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
- Down syndrome
- Heart conditions (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, hypertension)
- HIV infection
- Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system)
- Liver disease
- Overweight and obesity
- Pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
- Smoking, current or former
- Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
- Stroke or cerebrovascular disease, which affects blood flow to the brain
- Substance use disorders
Occupations specified by CDC that may get a Pfizer booster shot:
- First responder (healthcare worker, firefighter, police, congregate care staff)
- Education staff (teacher, support staff, daycare worker)
- Food or agriculture worker
- Manufacturing worker
- Corrections worker
- U.S. Postal Service worker
- Public transit worker
- Grocery store worker
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
We encourage eligible people to seek other options for a booster shot too. Vaccine is widely available in the community, including pharmacies . . . convenient, with no appointment at many locations. Find yours: vaccineconnector.mn.gov
People who have had two doses of Pfizer or Moderna (or one dose of Johnson & Johnson) are well-protected against hospitalization and death from COVID-19.
Still need your first or second dose?
It’s important to get unvaccinated people protected against COVID-19. Appointments for first and second dose are available. Vaccination is FREE. Schedule your appointment: 507-646-8019.
Learn more: northfieldhospital.org/covid-19-vaccine
NH+C’s goal is to vaccinate people in our community as effectively and efficiently as possible with the resources we have. We are committed to serving all members of our community.