Irwin Army Community Hospital has received guidance from the Department of Defense regarding booster doses. In a social media post from the hospital they said beneficiaries are eligible to receive a booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine who completed the two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 series at least six months ago and meet the following criteria:
1. People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care facilities should receive a booster dose.
2. People 50-64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster dose.
3. People 18-49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster dose.
4. People 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings may receive a booster dose.
Individuals who received two doses of Moderna, a single dose of Janssen, or a mixed vaccine series are not recommended to receive a booster at this time. If you have additional questions or feel you meet the criteria but your condition is not listed, contact your provider team.
To receive a booster dose, beneficiaries can schedule an appointment by visiting the Patient Portal on MHS GENESIS at https://patientportal.mhsgenesis.health.mil or calling (785) 239-DOCS or 239-3627. Booster doses are ONLY administered at Irwin Army Community Hospital.