The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two targeted boosters for Omicron from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Boosters are important to provide protection against the COVID-19 virus and Omicron variants. They are called “bivalent” vaccines. Protects against two types of ‘buy’ viruses.
These booster vaccines are bivalent as they target the original version of the coronavirus as well as the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants. The FDA no longer approves the original monovalent formulation as a booster for 6 months or more. The original Moderna and Pfizer vaccines against COVID-19 remain licensed as a primary vaccine series for people 6 months and older.
A bivalent booster dose improves protection against new Omicron subvariants. The vaccines, or natural immunity to infection, described above provide only partial protection.
Scheduling for moderna booster dose
Individuals who meet the criteria can schedule a vaccine’s first dose by:
- Scheduling an appointment for a vaccine first dose for children, aged six months to five years, at a UrgentWay location, may not be available at this time. Please check back.
- Calling your primary care office and asking if they offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Contacting your local pharmacy and asking if they offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
- You can schedule online for a COVID-19 vaccine or test at select UrgentWay Urgent Care locations in New York City.
To schedule a vaccine or schedule an appointment by phone by calling 877 276 9006, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
