People aged 30 and over can now get their COVID-19 booster shots, and the doses will be available to all adults of 18-and-over from Tuesday, 7 Dec., the Public Health Department has announced.
To avail of a booster shot, a person must have received his or her second dose of vaccine at least six months prior to getting the booster.
The booster remains available to all teachers and school staff, healthcare workers, uniformed services and the clinically vulnerable.
Public Health also invited any individuals over the age of 12 who are clinically vulnerable to come forward for the booster. This includes those with any of the following diseases or conditions:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Kidney disease
- Autoimmune diseases or compromised/weakened immune system
- Asthma
- Down’s syndrome (adults)
- Severe mental illness
- People on immunosuppression therapies
- People with solid organ transplants
- Pregnant women.
“Persons 60 years and over are strongly encouraged to get the booster shot if they have received their second dose more than 6 months ago, as it provides additional protection against the virus,” Public Health said in a statement.
As of Friday, 26 Nov., 82% of Cayman’s population had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 79% was fully vaccinated. A total of 10,096 people – representing 14% of the population – had received a third or booster dose.
Currently, the first and second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available at vaccination clinics to anyone 12 years and older. Parental consent is required for 12-17 year olds.
Public Health reminded members of the public not to attend vaccine clinics if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms in the interest of the safety of staff and the community.
The Flu Clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital is available Monday–Friday 8am to 11pm, and on Saturdays 10am to 6pm for people with flu symptoms.
The Flu Clinic in Cayman Brac is open Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm at the Aston Rutty Centre. Vaccine clinics in Cayman Brac will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays, 2pm to 4pm, at the Medical Wing of the Aston Rutty Centre.
Vaccine information
- Vaccines are available to persons 12 years and older
- Parental consent required for children 12-17 years old
- When receiving your second or third dose, you must bring along your vaccination card or present your digital vaccination certificate reflecting your previous doses
- Third dose can only be administered at least six months after your second dose
- The date on your vaccination card for the second dose is the earliest that is recommended
- All individuals must present photo identification showing date of birth
- Facemask required – Please bring your own.
- Do not laminate your vaccination card
Persons interested in receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine are asked to contact the Flu Hotline by phone (1-800-534-8600 or 947-3077) or by email at [email protected].
Digital COVID vaccine records with QR code are available on the MyHSA Patient Portal. For more information on the portal or to sign up online, visit https://www.hsa.ky/our-services/patient-portal-info. The HSA advises that anyone with discrepancies in their vaccination records should submit an enquiry at https://portal.hsa.ky/Immunization.
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