A new COVID-19 booster targeting the Omicron variant, has been authorized for use and is now available throughout San Bernardino County vaccination sites. In addition to the fast-spreading Omicron variant, this vaccine provides coverage to all previous strains of the virus strains. Everyone 12-years of age and older is eligible to receive the bivalent booster, 2 months following completion of their primary series or last monovalent (original) booster dose.
San Bernardino County Assistant Health Officer Dr. Sharon Wang explained that the updated vaccine boosters are designed to give you broad protection against COVID-19, including the Omicron variant, and can help restore protection that may have waned since your previous vaccination. The bivalent booster, in combination with testing and prevention, are the best methods to protecting a community against Covid-19
You can make an appointment for the new booster vaccine by visiting myturn.ca.gov. For additional information about COVID-19, visit sbcovid19.com
