The CDC has revised their guidance for minimizing the impact of COVID-19. Click the links below for updated information from the CDC.
- Summary of Guidance for Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 on Individual Persons, Communities, and Health Care Systems — United States, August 2022
- Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19
- CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
The Library System’s subscription to X-Plain Patient Education provides health information on a variety of topics in plain language.
Westchester County Department of Health guidelines (scroll down to personal and community protection measures)
The World Health Organization’s advice for the public page has tips for keeping yourself, others, and your environment safe.
Some COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Can Get Booster Shots
- People 65 years and older, 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions, or 18 years and older who live in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot.
- People 18 years and older should receive a booster shot at least 2 months after receiving their Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
Who is eligible for a Booster Shot?
- If you received Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna:
- You are eligible for a booster if you are:
- 65 years or older
- Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
- Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
- Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings
- When to get a booster: At least 6 months after your second shot
- Which booster should you get: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States
- You are eligible for a booster if you are:
- If you received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen:
- You are eligible for a booster if you are:
- 18 years or older
- When to get a booster: At least 2 months after your second shot
- Which booster should you get: Any of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States
- You are eligible for a booster if you are:
Visit the CDC page about Booster Shots for more information.
Where to get a Booster Shot:
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Booster Clinics
The Westchester County Department of Health is holding vaccine booster clinics, by appointment only, every Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1:00 pm, at 134 Court Street in White Plains.
- Schedule a Pfizer Booster Shot
- Schedule a Moderna Booster Shot
- Schedule a Johnson & Johnson Booster Shot
Booster Clinics
The Westchester County Department of Health is holding vaccine booster clinics for eligible individuals, by appointment only, every Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1:00 pm, at 134 Court Street in White Plains.
Schedule a Pfizer Booster Shot
Schedule a Moderna Booster Shot
Schedule a Johnson & Johnson Booster Shot
(updated 11/15/21)
By now you’ve probably heard of the Delta & Omicron Variants and are wondering: what are they? The Variants are a mutated forms of the corona virus. Below is some helpful information about them:
- Genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been emerging and circulating around the world throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Viral mutations and variants in the United States are routinely monitored through sequence-based surveillance, laboratory studies, and epidemiological investigations.
- The Delta Variant was first detected in the United States in March 2021. It was initially identified in India in December 2020.
- The Omicron Variant was first detected in the United States in November 2021. It was initially identified in Africa in November 2021.
- The Omicron variant likely will spread more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus and how easily Omicron spreads compared to Delta remains unknown. CDC expects that anyone with Omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don’t have symptoms.
- So far, studies suggest that the current authorized vaccines work on the circulating variants. The recent emergence of Omicron further emphasizes the importance of vaccination and boosters.
Attributes of the Delta Variant:
- Increased transmissibility
- Potential reduction in neutralization by some EUA monoclonal antibody treatments
- Potential reduction in neutralization by post-vaccination sera
Protect yourself from COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States and variants are circulating. Take steps to protect yourself from the virus.
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
- Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/variant.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html
(Updated 12/30/2021)