Health District Announces Third Moderna Dose Clinic for Immunocompromised Individuals

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a third dose of mRNA  COVID-19 vaccine for moderately and severely immunocompromised individuals under  the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization. People who are immunocompromised are especially  vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. They may  not build the same level of immunity to the 2-dose vaccine series and may benefit from an  additional dose to make sure they have enough protection.  

The WWHD will host a Moderna third dose clinic for immunocompromised individuals on  September 10th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the Westport Center for Senior Activities. Please  bring your vaccination card. Click here book an appointment through the Vaccine  Administration Management System (VAMS). 

Who is eligible for third dose? 

Currently, the CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people  receive an additional dose. This includes people who have: 

• Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to  suppress the immune system 

• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott Aldrich syndrome) 

• Advanced or untreated HIV infection 

• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your  immune response 

People should speak with their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether  getting an additional dose is appropriate for them. 

How long after getting my initial COVID-19 vaccines can I get an additional dose? 

The CDC recommends the additional dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine be administered at  least four weeks after a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. 

Where can I access my vaccination record if I have misplaced my vaccine card? 

You can now access your immunization record through the CT Wiz Public Portal, a free service  provided by the CT Department of Public Health Immunization Program. 

Please note that booster dose clinics for the general public will be scheduled when  approval is given by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which is expected in late  September. 

To learn more, please visit the CDC’s website.