Pitt officials said Wednesday that the COVID-19 bivalent booster is now available nationwide, as well as at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub. The email sent by the Covid Medical Response Office said people should make an appointment in order to get boosted, as walk-in appointments are not guaranteed.
The CMRO said according to the FDA, the updated booster includes “components of the original virus strain and the Omicron variant”. They also said the updated booster will give “broad protection against COVID-19” and the Omicron variant.
The CMRO said people who are eligible for the updated booster must:
Pitt also said people should wait 2 months to get the new booster if they recently tested positive for COVID-19. The CMRO also recommended getting the booster to prevent reinfection.
The CMRO said local pharmacies will likely also begin carrying the new vaccine. Both Pfizer and Moderna boosters are available at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub, according to the CMRO.
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