COVID-19 vaccine booster event set for Oct. 5

Baxter Regional Medical Center is set to host its first COVID-19 vaccine booster event Oct. 5 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds.

From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., third booster doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines will be administered to those that register using the online form found at baxterregional.org/vaccine or call the Vaccine Booster Call Center at (870) 508-3100 this Tuesday and Wednesday to schedule an appointment. First and second doses will also be available.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hotline will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Tuesday and Wednesday for all of those that need assistance with registering for the event.

Those eligible for the third dose booster include individuals 65 years of age and older, individuals 18 through 64 who are at high risk of severe COVID-19 or individuals 18 through 64 whose frequent institutional or occupational exposure puts them at high risk of serious complications of COVID-19.To receive a third booster dose, individuals must have received their second dose six or more months ago. The COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hotline and signup form will be available only to third dose booster shots.

Those unable to register for and attend the Oct. 5 event, should call (870) 508-7001 to schedule an appointment at a Baxter Regional clinic.

Participants should bring a photo ID, health insurance information and a face mask to the COVID-19 vaccine booster event.

For more information or to access the Vaccine Booster Signup Form, visit baxterregional.org/vaccine or call the Baxter Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hotline at (870) 508-3100. The hotline will only be active when time slots are available.

For updates, check baxterregional.org/vaccine, the local media and @BaxterRegional on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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