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Tanner Health System is committed to protecting the community from the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding access to the newly approved Pfizer COVID-19 booster — a third shot  at two upcoming vaccination events in Carrollton.

The clinics will be held Tuesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct. 6 at North Point Baptist Church, 1400 Cedar Street in Carrollton.

Appointments are required for the free vaccines.

Pfizer first- and second-shots will be available for those 12 and older.

In keeping with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the Pfizer booster will be available for people who completed the initial Pfizer two-shot series at least six months ago — in January, February or March — and meet the following requirements:

•  Age 65 or older
• Immunocompromised
• At risk of COVID-19 exposure, including healthcare workers

Anyone interested is asked to bring a state-issued photo ID — such as a driver’s license — to prove their age and in-state residency. Anyone younger than 18 should come with a parent or guardian who can consent to vaccination.

A brief health screening questionnaire must be completed prior to the vaccination, and everyone must wait for at least 15 minutes after the vaccination to be observed for any possible — and very rare — adverse reactions.

People who received either the Moderna or J&J vaccines should wait for further announcements regarding the approval of those booster shots.

Along with continued use of masks, social distancing and hand hygiene, widespread vaccination is essential to helping west Georgia get back to life before the pandemic. So far, Tanner has administered more than 23,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, including more than 19,000 doses to the public.

More information on the vaccines and details on upcoming vaccination opportunities can be found at tanner.org/vaccine.

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