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Audubon County Memorial Hospital issued the following announcement on October 27.

As of October 21, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a booster dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to people ages 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans.

The following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

• People 65 years and older
• People 18 years and older who reside in long-term care settings
• People aged 18 years and older with underlying medical conditions
• People aged 18 years and older who work or live in high-risk settings

Audubon County Public Health and Audubon County Memorial Hospital will be holding community Moderna booster clinics. The Flu vaccine will also be available for those who have not yet received their vaccine. According to the CDC, “You can get a flu vaccine at the same time you get a COVID-19 vaccine, including a COVID-19 booster shot.”

Below are the following dates, times, and locations for the Audubon County vaccine schedule.

November 3                       8AM-Noon          Audubon County Memorial Hospital

November 10                     8-10 AM               Audubon County Memorial Hospital

November 17                     8-10 AM               Audubon County Memorial Hospital

December 1                        8-10 AM               Audubon County Memorial Hospital

Possible additional locations and times will be coming in the following weeks as needed. If you have already called to be put on our wait list, we will contact you to schedule an appointment.

All clinics will be by appointment only. Please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card with you. Individuals can make an appointment at www.healthyaudubon.org  or by calling (712) 563-2226 or (833) 833-4600.

Thank you for your continued patience and support. Working together today, we can achieve a healthier tomorrow!

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