Yahoo Finance Want a J&J, Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 booster? Here’s where to get one in Sacramento
As the weather becomes colder and flu season kicks in, health officials are encouraging people to get booster shots as soon as they’re eligible.
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters. And Pfizer was previously given the green light on an extra shot for certain groups.
This means you can receive an additional poke from any of the three available brands. Those eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they initially received, according to regulators.
Currently, those eligible for Moderna and Pfizer boosters are people ages 65 and older, those 18 and older who work in high-risk environments, those ages 18 and older who have underlying medical conditions and those 18 and older who live in long-term care settings.
Booster shots are also recommended for those 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago, according to the CDC. President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci, said in a recent interview that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should have been given as a two-dose series to begin with.
According to the the official California COVID-19 website, more than 24 million, or 72.6% of California residents, are fully vaccinated and about 1.9 million boosters have been administered.
What to bring to your booster appointment
Bring your vaccination card, some type of identification with your name on it and your health insurance, if you have it.
However, you do not need a government issued ID or health insurance to receive the vaccine. Eligible undocumented individuals will receive the vaccine regardless of immigration status, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Booster shots available at retail pharmacies
Other locations in the Sacramento area
Location: Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency
Address: 500 Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday
Indoors
Pfizer, Moderna and J&J
Location: Loaves and Fishes
Address: 1351 N. C Street, Sacramento
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday
Pfizer, Moderna and J&J
Location: Hmong Youth and Parents United
Address: 631 Eleanor Ave., Sacramento
Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
Pfizer, Moderna and J&J
Location: Diversity Job Fair - Hyatt Regency
Address: 1209 L Street, Sacramento
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Wednesday
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccine
Location: South Sacramento Christian Center
Address: 2210 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
Moderna vaccine only
Location: Asian Resources
Address: 6270 Elder Creek Rd., Sacramento
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday
Location: Ethel Baker
Address: 5717 Laurine Way, Sacramento
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday
Location: Mr. Robers Harvest Festival - Macedonia Baptist Church
Address: 700 Benton Ave., Sacramento
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
Location: Liberty Towers
Address: 5132 Elkhorn Blvd., Sacramento
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday
Location: Grant High School | Grant High School Booster Saturdays
Address: 1400 Grand Ave., Sacramento
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday
Location: Center of Praise
Address: 2223 Capitol Ave., Sacramento
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Location: Calvary Christian Center Elk Grove
Address: 9499 E. Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove
Time: noon to 12:30 p.m. Sunday
Visit the Sacramento County website for more locations from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31. Or Visit the California Department of Public Heath to find a booster shot in your area.
Yolo County staff deliver free call-to-order vaccines to homes and businesses in Yolo County or those ages 12 and older. To Schedule an appointment call 530-902-3230 for English and 530-379-3465 for Español.
What to do if you lost your vaccine card
If you’ve lost your vaccination card and were given the vaccine at a pharmacy or health care provider, you can return and ask for a new card. The state is also tracking vaccinations, so if you’ve visited a state-run facility you can call 1-800-578-7889 for a replacement card.
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