COVID-19 booster shot an easy choice to make for immunocompromised patients - WLOX

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Now that the Pfizer vaccination has full approval by the FDA, more questions are arising about booster shots.

An additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can provide added protection if you have a medical condition that affects your immune system and are at high risk for developing more serious illness from the virus.

While they have been approved for those with compromised immune systems, it doesn’t mean the vaccine is becoming less effective.

“They’re still highly effective in preventing severe infections and hospitalizations,” said Dr. Chris Ayers, a lead clinical pharmacist with Singing River Health System. “So, I do believe the boosters will come in time, but I just want to emphasize that the vaccines we have right now - the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson - are still very effective.”

Ayers added that he anticipates further guidance for the additional vaccine beyond those who are immunocompromised.

For J.T. Anglin of Ocean Springs, this booster shot was an easy choice to make. Although he has already had both Moderna shots, he believes this third one is the charm.

Anglin is immune-compromised, but that isn’t the only reason he decided to get the booster shot.

“I have three children and three incredible grandchildren,” he said. “And I want to live to see them grow up.”

He is a music teacher, as well.

“I want to see them become successful musicians,” he said. “I don’t want to be a memory. I don’t want to be a headstone because I didn’t get the COVID shots.”

He received his initial vaccinations in March and April and took the booster last week.

Anglin believes motivation should be easy for anyone.

“If you look at your loved ones, that should be an incentive.”

And he added that the disagreement over vaccinations should not be political.

“It’s a we thing. And if we do not band together, then we’re going to fall separately.”

Dr. Ayers added that he anticipates further guidance for the additional vaccine beyond those who are immunocompromised.

Everyone 12 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. However, the third booster shot of the vaccine is currently available to those with qualifying conditions, which include recent cancer treatment, organ transplant, stem cell transplant, having a disease such as HIV which affects the immune system, or taking medication such as high-dose steroids.

You can schedule a booster dose at a county health department or through your doctor or regular health care provider.

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