GALION — Avita Health System announced that they are providing Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for individuals 18 years of age and older at Galion and Ontario Hospitals.
Avita’s booster shot clinics opened Nov. 8 and will continue based on the needs of the community. Galion Hospital’s clinic will be open on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the lobby conference room. Ontario Hospital’s clinic will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the atrium. Call 419-468-0800 to request an appointment. Enter through the main entrance at each hospital and a medical grade mask will be provided.
The Moderna booster shot is available to individuals who have received the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least 6 months ago, or the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine at least two months ago. All individuals must also meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the booster shot:
• 65 years of age or older
• 18 years of age or older who live in long-term care settings
• 18 years of age or older who have underlying medical conditions
• 18 years of age or older who work or live in high-risk settings
Underlying medical conditions include, but are not limited to:
• Cancer
• Chronic kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Chronic lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Dementia
• Diabetes (type 1 or 2)
• Down syndrome
• Heart conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and high blood pressure
• HIV infections
• Weakened immune system
• Mental health conditions
• Body Mass Index of 25 or greater
• Pregnancy
• Current or former cigarette smoker
• Organ or blood stem transplant recipient
• Stroke or cerebrovascular disease
• Substance use disorder
• Tuberculosis
Examples of individuals who work or reside in high-risk settings:
• First responders
• Education
• Correctional facility
• Homeless shelter
• Food and agriculture
• Manufacturing
• U.S. Postal Service
• Public transit
• Grocery store
For more information, visit avitahealth.org.
