Pfizer booster clinics scheduled this week

Those who qualify should receive shot at least six months after 2nd dose

Oakland County Health Division will launch its first clinic to administer the booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine today in Southfield.

More clinics are scheduled this week in Pontiac, Holly, Rochester and Novi.

“It remains essential for unvaccinated individuals to begin their series of COVID-19 vaccines to help prevent the transmission of the disease even as the Pfizer booster becomes available to those who have received two Pfizer doses,” Oakland County Health Division Medical Director Dr. Russell Faust said. “Those who are unsure about whether to get a vaccine or booster or have questions should consult a healthcare provider.”

Those who qualify should receive the booster at least six months after their second dose. CDC recommendations for booster shots come in two categories — those who should receive them and those who may. People aged 65 years and older; residents aged 18 years and older in longterm care settings and people aged 50—64 years with underlying medical conditions should get the booster. Those who may get the booster are ages 18—49 years with underlying medical conditions and people aged 18—64 years at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings such as healthcare workers or teachers.

For the county clinics, an appointment is strongly recommended, but not required. For information, go to OaklandCountyVaccine.com. Those who do not have access to the internet may call the Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. for more information.

Times and locations for this week’s clinics for the Pfizer booster dose:

Today

• Indoor clinic from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield

Thursday

• Drive-thru clinic from 9 am — 4 p.m. on the Oakland County government campus, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac in the parking lot between the North Office Building (26 East) and the Medical Examiner’s Office (28 East)

• Indoor clinic from 10

a.m. — 6 p.m. at the Karl Richter Community Center, 300 East St., Holly

Friday

• Drive-thru clinic from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. at the Rochester Fire Dept., 277 E. 2nd St., Rochester

Saturday

• Drive-thru clinic from 9 a.m. — noon at Novi Fire Station No. 4, 49375 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi

Additional clinics will be available at OaklandCountyVaccine.com.