Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available through the Washtenaw County Health Department, starting Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer booster shots are available at the Ypsilanti drive-through and walk-in clinic located at 555 Towner St., the health department said.
No appointments are needed for either the booster shots or initial doses of all three vaccines. The health department recommends individuals bring identification and their vaccine card, if applicable.
For those who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the Washtenaw County Health Department recommends receiving a second dose at least two months after the initial dose.
For those who received a Pfizer or Moderna two-dose mRNA vaccine, a booster shot is recommended at least six months after the initial shot, the health department said. Those who are eligible are:
- Adults who are 65 years or older.
- Adults who are 18+ and live in a long-term care setting.
- Adults who are 18+ and have an underlying health condition.
- Adults who are 18+ and work or live in a high-risk setting.
The Washtenaw County Health Department recommends that individuals direct questions about which vaccine they should receive to their health care provider. More information and times for the vaccine clinic are available on the health department’s website, washtenaw.org.
