OHA COVID-19 vaccine site:
covidvaccine.oregon.gov; OHA Facebook; Safe+Strong; Ask a Black Doctor on The Numberz; REACH webpage and Facebook.
Q1: Best COVID-19 practices?
Vaccination and boosters protect against severe disease. Monitor local virus spread. High-risk individuals should minimize indoor gatherings, wear high-quality masks, and plan for testing and treatment.
Q2: Booster eligibility for children 5-11?
FDA, CDC, and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup authorized a single pediatric Pfizer booster for children 5-11.
- Non-immunocompromised: Booster 5+ months after second dose.
- Immunocompromised (after third primary dose): Booster 3+ months after third dose.
Boosters increase Omicron antibodies significantly. Primary vaccination is crucial.
Q3: Vaccines for children under 5?
No date yet, but FDA's vaccine advisory committee meets June 15 to consider Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) requests. Expect more info this month.
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