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Kay County Health Department shares info on who’s eligible for the booster dose of the vaccines

Wednesday, November 3 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department recently shared information on who all is eligible for the booster dose of the vaccines. If you received the Janssen primary does, you only need to be 18 years of age or older to get the booster. Booster shots for Janssen can be given at least 2 months after the...

CDC approves Emergency Use Authorization to administer single booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, September 28 by Lyman James

The FDA authorized and the CDC approved an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to administer a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals. Booster doses must be administered at least six months after an individual’s primary series (first two doses) of vaccination is completeEligible Oklahomans can now begin receiving their booster...

Over half of Kay County population has received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Thursday, September 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 12-18, 13,380 new COVID-19 cases, 16,545 recoveries and 275 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 34,134 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 46,488 individuals...

Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, August 17 by Lyman James

As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living arrangements considered high risk settings)...

KCHD postpones 2nd dose Moderna clinics for today and Wednesday

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department announced Monday that due to inclement weather this past week and circumstances outside of their control, the vaccine shipment was delayed.The Kay County Health Department is expecting additional vaccines very soon. However at this time, they must postpone the 2nd dose Moderna clinics scheduled for Tuesday, 2/23 at Unity...