COVID-19 Booster Shots

Dear teammates, residents, patients and families,

We are encouraged by the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this week, and hope this approval helps ease concerns of those who have yet to receive the vaccination.

The FDA also recommends fully vaccinated individuals receive a booster shot to maximize vaccine-induced protection and prolong its durability against COVID-19 and its variants. Currently only Pfizer and Moderna boosters are approved. In keeping with this guideline, Presbyterian Village North (PVN) and Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH) will provide approved COVID-19 booster shots for residents and teammates after September 20, 2021. As that date approaches, more information regarding specific days, locations and times will be communicated.

 In the meantime, if you have an opportunity to receive the COVID-19 booster before the PVN and FPH clinics, we encourage you to do so. Local pharmacies currently provide the booster to walk-ins or those with scheduled appointments. Please visit cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine or www.walgreens.com for more information.

Sincerely,

Kim Cook
Corporate Director of Health Services