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 18-64NH+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 disordersOccupations 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 workerLearn 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.