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Most Hollister pharmacies are now carrying the COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-25 COVID season.
Speaking about the importance of the new vaccine, San Benito County Public Health pharmacist Mary White told BenitoLink, “The COVID virus can change so it is important to get the most updated vaccine to match the current strain.”
The Centers for Disease Control recommend everyone ages six months and older receive an updated vaccine to protect against COVID-19 this autumn and winter regardless of prior vaccinations.
“The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is always changing and protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines over time,” the CDC states. “Receiving an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine can restore and enhance protection against the virus variants currently responsible for most infections and hospitalizations in the United States. COVID-19 vaccination also reduces the chance of suffering the effects of long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration.”
Pharmacies carrying the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine
- Rite Aid 831-636-1692. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available; by appointment or walk-in.
- CVS (located inside Target), 831-638-4824. Moderna available by appointment or walk-in from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Walgreens 831-638-1024. Moderna available; appointment preferred but walk-ins accepted.
- Safeway Pharmacy 831-638-3247. Pfizer available; by appointment or walk-in.
Appointments can be made through pharmacy websites.
Nob Hill Pharmacy is not carrying the 2024-25 COVID vaccine.
The San Benito Health Foundation 831-637-5306. Pfizer available by appointment, or walk-in only for current patients.
San Benito County Public Health expects to have the vaccine by the end of September. It will mostly be reserved for uninsured and underinsured children. A limited number of vaccinations for adults in those categories will also be available.
White said it’s safe to get the 2024-25 COVID vaccine and the 2024-25 flu vaccine at the same time, and that it’s also safe to get the RSV vaccine at the same time as the other two.
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