covid booster shots

Children as young as 12 are beginning to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final authorization and Hartford Healthcare gave its first boosters to this age group on Thursday. “Its real main benefit is to keep people safe and keep them out of the hospital,” Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist…

Hartford Healthcare gave the first booster COVID vaccinations to kids ages 12-15 on Thursday.

With the emergence of the omicron variant and the holidays quickly approaching, the demand for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots is increasing. The Town of Vernon addressed that need Wednesday, with a pop-up clinic exclusively dedicated to booster shots.

Vernon held a clinic Wednesday for people looking to get COVID-19 booster shots only.

At least two COVID-19 booster shot clinics are being held this week as people struggle to get appointments at pharmacies before Thanksgiving.

At least two COVID-19 booster shot clinics are being held this week as people struggle to get appointments at pharmacies before Thanksgiving. We’re hearing from people that they are having a tough time making appointments at their local pharmacies. CVS said they are pretty booked through the Thanksgiving holiday. Some other options are clinics being held on Monday and...

Gov. Lamont said Thursday he considers anyone who got their initial COVID-19 vaccinations more than 6 months ago as not fully vaccinated and urged those people to get their booster shots.

Governor Ned Lamont is urging people to get a COVID-19 booster shot before the holidays.

Gov. Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut adults to get a COVID-19 booster vaccination. “We’re 11 months into the vaccination program. In my view, if you were vaccinated more than six months ago, you’re not fully vaccinated,” Lamont said. “If you were vaccinated more than six months ago, now is the time and go get that booster. I urge you...

As Connecticut medical leaders wait for the FDA to authorize Covid-19 booster shots for everyone 18 and older, many health care systems are ensuring they provide booster shots to those who are eligible.

Medical leaders in Connecticut say they’ve seen a steady flow of patients coming in to get their Covid-19 booster shots, but with that steady flow there is some confusion about eligibility.

NBC Connecticut’s Dan Corcoran breaks down the newest booster shot updates and who is eligible for the different options.

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened the door for millions of Americans to be able to get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for the next shot if they choose. This comes after some populations of people who had received Pfizer vaccinations months ago became eligible for a booster. Now, the Centers...

Friday was the first day that thousands across the state could get their third dose of the Pfizer vaccine, and for those who are eligible, there are plenty of locations to get a shot. The Durham Fair is bringing demolition derby to the state this weekend. There are thousands of exhibits and plenty of fair food. The high-trafficked event also…

Eligible Americans, from the elderly to those with underlying conditions and risky jobs, can start getting booster shots of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine today.

The FDA has authorized Pfizer booster shots and the CDC appears poised to do the same, but local experts worry all the back and forth may confuse the public.