NORRISTOWN, PA – The
Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced today it is now scheduling booster shots for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine following
FDA and CDC approval. People who are at highest risk for COVID-19 can now receive a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot to help increase their protection. This includes:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine,
- People ages 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine,
- People ages 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks, and
- People ages 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks.
Occupations at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission include front line essential workers and health care workers as previously detailed by the CDC*
- First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
- Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
- Food and agriculture workers
- Manufacturing workers
- Corrections workers
- U.S. Postal Service workers
- Public transit workers
- Grocery store workers
*List could be updated in the future
To receive the Pfizer booster, you must have received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for your first and second dose. Appointments are required for a booster of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Montgomery County vaccination clinics. Walk-ins are only accepted for first and second doses. Individuals will be required to sign a self-attestation form to receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The County operates four COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the following locations:
- Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
- Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Human Services Center (First Floor, Community Room), 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- King of Prussia Mall at the Court (Third Floor, former Thomasville Furniture) 640 W. Dekalb Pike, Suite 3010, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Fridays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Willow Grove Parkside Shopping Center (former Petco) 2522 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Fridays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Can’t find a time or location that works for you? Visit
vaccines.gov for a comprehensive collection of clinics in our area, from all providers.
Residents attending a County-run clinic for a booster dose of Pfizer must bring their CDC vaccination card or a picture of their card on their phone. If they have lost their vaccination card, they should call one of our three health centers for assistance:
Boosters have been approved for Pfizer vaccine only. Moderna and J&J vaccines are still being evaluated, at this time no booster shot is recommended.
The County continues to offer a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals. For a list of qualifying conditions,
click here. Immunocompromised individuals will need to sign a self-attestation form to receive a third shot.
All COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) and the flu shot are available at Montgomery County vaccination clinics. To make an appointment for a flu shot, visit
www.montcopa.org/Flu. To make an appointment for a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,
click here.