COVID-19

Notice

On September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized the emergency use of updated COVID-19 vaccines to target current circulating variants. These vaccines provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.

The FDA has not yet authorized or approved an updated Novavax vaccine for 2023-2024. As part of the FDA’s actions, the bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized, and the new formulations that are approved for use have not yet shipped from the manufacturers. Therefore, the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is unable to provide COVID vaccines until the new formulations arrive. We will keep our website updated as to when we receive the new formulations.

Community Level: LOW

Latest Booster Information

  • Walk-ins are welcome to receive your COVID-19 vaccine doses!
  • We have bivalent doses for Moderna and Pfizer. These formulations protect against the original Coronavirus AND its most recent variants!

Vaccine Recommendations

The newest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) include:

  • An additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised (weakened immune system) is allowed. This creates more flexibility for healthcare providers to administer additional doses to immunocompromised patients as needed.
  • Monovalent (original) mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for use in the United States.
  • Everyone ages 6 months and older should receive an updated (bivalent) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they have completed their (monovalent) primary series.
  • Individuals ages 6 years and older who have already received an updated mRNA vaccine do not need to take any action unless they are 65 years or older or immunocompromised.
  • For young children, multiple doses continue to be recommended and will vary by age, vaccine, and which vaccines were previously received.

When the COVID-19 community level is low

  • Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 vaccine information!
  • Get tested if you have symptoms.
  • People may choose to mask at any time.
  • If you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19, you should wear a mask.
  • Get your vaccines or boosters at our building: 225 W. Waco Drive in Waco 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Walk-ins welcome.

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