COVID Vaccination Clinics Update from New Canaan Director of Health Jenn Eielson
New Bivalent Booster Vaccines
The new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines are now available to all New Canaan residents who wish to receive the new booster dose. Our Health Department will be holding numerous clinics in the coming weeks so residents will have ample opportunities locally to obtain boosters. We encourage all residents who are eligible to receive the new bivalent booster.
The FDA and CDC guidelines for the new bivalent booster are: ages 12-17 are eligible for Pfizer bivalent. Ages 18 and over are eligible for either Moderna or Pfizer bivalent booster provided it has been at least two months since prior dose and after having completed the primary series of 1st & 2nd doses. Please note the new bivalent boosters have NOT been approved for under age 12 at this time. Ages 5-11 are eligible to receive a booster (3rd dose) of the original vaccine.
Vaccination Clinic Dates
Next Wednesday, September 21st, our Health Department will be partnering with our School District to hold a bivalent booster clinic at the New Canaan High School for staff and students aged 12 and over. Registration information will be sent out by the Superintendent of Schools.
Next Thursday, September 22nd, a bivalent booster clinic held at Irwin House, 848 Weed Street, for all eligible residents aged 12 and over. Please register with the link here. Please remember to bring your white COVID vaccination cards so the Health Department can add the new booster dose information and complete the form attached to the SUG. Parental consent is required for ages 12-17 and a signed parental consent form.
The Health Department continues to offer homebound vaccinations to those unable to attend a clinic. Please contact Shannon Vallerie to schedule an appointment by phone 203-594-3020 or via email at Shannon.vallerie@newcanaanct.gov
As a reminder local pharmacies such as CVS & Walgreens in New Canaan are also providing bivalent boosters if you need a different day/time.
The Health Department will also be holding vaccination clinics at Waveny CareCenter and Waveny Inn to increase protection on our most vulnerable residents.
In coming weeks new vaccine clinic registration links will be posted on the town website (www.newcanaan.info) in the red COVID-19 Information header within the body of the weekly Director of Health update.