The county reported that on Thursday night, the director of the CDC and its recommending body, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, determined there is a need for a Moderna booster six months after the second shot.
That is recommended for people 65 and older, those over 18 with certain medical conditions and those in high-risk occupations such as health care workers, teachers and first responders.
The CDC determined that anyone who got the J and J vaccine should receive a booster after two months.
The announcement also said that people can obtain crossover vaccinations. For instance, if their original shots were Moderna, they can receive a Pfizer or J and J booster.
There's no news yet about vaccines for the 5 to 11 age group.
Until Summit County appointments are available, people can contact their local pharmacy; they can sign up at the Summit County site vacc.me/booster or the state website getmyshot.utah.gov/mobile.
The county’s vaccine hotline is 435-243-5320 and is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
