GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs announces the availability of COVID booster shots following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In accordance with CDC recommendations. People who meet the following criteria are now eligible to receive an additional (third) dose:

1. Aged 65 years and older or long-term care residents and had two (2) previous doses of Pfizer vaccine at least six (6) months ago; or
2. Aged 18-64 years with underlying medical conditions and had two (2) previous doses of Pfizer vaccine at least six (6) months ago; or
3. Aged 18-64 years who are in occupational or institutional settings where the burden of COVID-19 infection or the risk of transmission are high and had two (2) previous doses of Pfizer vaccine at least six (6) months ago; or
4. Aged 18 years or older and are moderately to severely immunocompromised and have received two (2) doses either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

To learn more about eligibility requirements and to schedule a booster shot, individuals may visit www.kinneydrugs.com.