News Flash

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District is now offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to eligible residents by appointment only. This new, interim guidance allows for individuals who are at the highest risk for COVID-19 to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot to help increase their protection, including those in high-risk occupational and institutional settings.

A full list of Pfizer booster qualifications is available here.

Upcoming Health Department Clinics (Appointment Recommended):

• Thursday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (1000 Dabney Drive Clifton Forge VA 24422)
• Friday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Berglund Civic Center (710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke VA 24016)

Please note that residents will be turned away from the clinic if they do not meet the booster qualifications.

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