Austin Public Health to Offer Booster Shots for All COVID-19 Vaccines

Austin, Texas - Following the authorization of booster shots by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Austin Public Health will be offering booster shots for all authorized COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-Biotech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson) to people who are fully vaccinated. Individuals are strongly encouraged to receive the booster doses as they provide additional protection from the virus and its variants.

"Boosters are incredibly important to keeping our community protected and hospitalizations low. Just as we have been urging masking, getting vaccinated and getting tested if you are sick, we are urging the public to stay current with their boosters," said Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes. "If we can stay on top of our vaccinations, we provide protections for our most vulnerable and make it that much harder for COVID to spread in our community."

For individuals who received a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their second dose:

For individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.

Additional updated guidance from the CDC allows for all eligible individuals to choose which vaccine they receive as a "mix-and-match" booster dose. Please remember to bring your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card showing the original doses with you when going for booster shots.

"We are excited with the progress of our community and their efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. It is important we continue to practice infection control measures." said Austin Public Health Interim Director Adrienne Sturrup. "However, we cannot and should not overlook the importance of boosters. The vaccine is readily available throughout our community from numerous providers, and we must continue to do what we can to prevent continued spread of COVID."

Those most affected by a decline in vaccine efficacy are people with certain underlying medical conditions and those over 65 years of age and those 18 to 65 years of age with chronic medical conditions.

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

COVID-19 vaccinations are free and require neither identification nor insurance. Residents can locate providers in their area using Vaccines.gov or they can text their zip code to 438829 (822862 in Spanish) to find a nearby clinic.
For additional business guidance, visit www.ATXrecovers.com for recommendations to help prioritize the well-being of employees and customers.  
For COVID-19 information and updates, visit www.AustinTexas.gov/COVID19.

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