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News | Dec. 7, 2021

Booster Walk In Clinic

By Janice Erdlitz, Lyster Army Health Clinic

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al  –   Thursday, Dec 9 Lyster will offer the Moderna booster vaccination on a walk-in basis in V117 for Active Duty, DoD Civilians, and enrolled beneficiaries (ages 18 and over) who received their initial vaccinations at Lyster and are 6 months past their initial vaccination series. No appointment necessary. We do ask for you to please bring your COVID vaccination card with you. Walk-In Clinic Times: 0800-1145 & 1300-1545
 
CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine. The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19, especially severe illness and death. Vaccines are safe, effective, and free!
To find a COVID-19 vaccine off post: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.
 
News | Dec. 7, 2021

Booster Walk In Clinic

By Janice Erdlitz, Lyster Army Health Clinic

Fort Rucker Army Base, Al  –   Thursday, Dec 9 Lyster will offer the Moderna booster vaccination on a walk-in basis in V117 for Active Duty, DoD Civilians, and enrolled beneficiaries (ages 18 and over) who received their initial vaccinations at Lyster and are 6 months past their initial vaccination series. No appointment necessary. We do ask for you to please bring your COVID vaccination card with you. Walk-In Clinic Times: 0800-1145 & 1300-1545
 
CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine. The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19, especially severe illness and death. Vaccines are safe, effective, and free!
To find a COVID-19 vaccine off post: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.
 
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