The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently approved the distribution of Pfizer-BioNTech booster doses for the following populations, at least six months following their second dose of the Pfizer primary series: individuals 65 years of age and older, residents in long term-care settings, individuals between 18-64 years with underlying medical conditions, and individuals between18-64 years of age who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of institutional or occupational setting.

Individuals are only eligible for booster doses if they received Pfizer for their initial doses. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster doses have yet to be approved.

The Bethlehem Health Bureau has scheduled a series of booster dose clinics for those who are eligible for a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The booster dose clinics will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the ArtsQuest parking lot near the Bethlehem Visitor Center on the following days: Oct. 6, 11 and 18.

To schedule an appointment for one of the booster clinics, please go to www.bethlehem-pa.gov and click on the COVID-19 tab or call 610-865-7083.

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