Los Alamos Reporter

Updated Information On COVID-19 Vaccines: Boosters, Mix And Match, Registering Kids, And Vaccine Locations

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the approval of boosters for eligible individuals for all three vaccines available in the U.S. – Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.  Moreover, those eligible individuals may mix and match the vaccine booster of their choice.  

Initial Vaccine SeriesTime After Last DoseEligibilityBooster Type Availability
Moderna6 mo. after 2nd Dose65+ years, live in long-term care settings, have underlying health conditions, live or work in high-risk settingsModerna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson
Pfizer6 mo. after 2nd Dose65+ years, live in long-term care settings, have underlying health conditions, live or work in high-risk settingsModerna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson2 mo. after 1st Dose18+ years of ageModerna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson

Kids Ages 5 to 11

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may be available soon for children ages 5 to 11 years.  A panel of independent advisers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended an emergency use authorization on October 26, 2021.  In preparation for the FDA and CDC approval, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has set up instructions at https://vaccinenm.org/kids for parents to register dependent children for the vaccine.  Once the vaccine becomes available, parents will be able to schedule appointments and download consent forms. 

Vaccine Locations in Los Alamos

Covid-19 vaccines and boosters continue to be “highly effective in reducing risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, even against the current Delta variant,” according to the New Mexico Department of Health website.  The vaccine is free and conveniently available at various locations throughout Los Alamos:

Los Alamos Public Health Office:  1183 Diamond Dr., Los Alamos.  The Public Health Office has halted COVID testing functions and is now administering the Pfizer vaccine.

Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico:  3917 West Road, #A, Los Alamos (administering Moderna)

Nambe Drugs:  111 Central Park square, Los Alamos, NM 87544 (administering Moderna)

Smith’s Pharmacy:  751 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos and 31 Sherwood Blvd in White Rock.  (Administering Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna)

Los Alamos Fire Department:  Will administer the Moderna vaccine for homebound Individuals. These appointments are coordinated through the County Social Services Office by calling 505.662.8068.

Trinity Urgent Care, in cooperation with Los Alamos County – Clinics are scheduled for:

  • October 31, 9:30 am – 2:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos High School, Auxiliary Gym,
    1300 Diamond Dr. (administering Moderna)
  • November 14, times TBD at the Los Alamos High School, Auxiliary Gym,
    1300 Diamond Dr. (administering Moderna)
  • December 12, times TBD at the Los Alamos High School, Auxiliary Gym,
    1300 Diamond Dr. (administering Pfizer)

To determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment for most of the locations listed, visit the NMDOH vaccine website at https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/ . To schedule an appointment with one of the Smith’s pharmacies, visit the Smith’s Vaccine website at https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/rx/guest/vaccination-appointments.

For information and updates on COVID-19 from Los Alamos County, visit the https://lacnm.com/COVID.