Refuerzo:

Si recibió la serie de vacunas Moderna:

Puede recibir una dosis de refuerzo de Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) o Pfizer 5 meses después de su segunda dosis o dosis adicional.

Si recibió la serie de vacunas de Pfizer:

Puede recibir una dosis de refuerzo de Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) o Pfizer 5 meses después de su segunda dosis o dosis adicional.
El refuerzo de Pfizer solo está disponible para personas mayores de 12 años.

Si recibió la vacuna Janssen (Johnson & Johnson):

Puede recibir una dosis de refuerzo de Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) o Pfizer 2 meses después de la vacunación.
El refuerzo de Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) solo está disponible para personas mayores de 18 años.

BOOSTER Shot:

If you received the Moderna vaccine series:

You can receive a booster dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) or Pfizer 5 months after your second dose or additional dose.

If you received the Pfizer vaccine series:

You can receive a booster dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) or Pfizer 5 months after your second dose or additional dose.
The Pfizer booster is only available for people who are 12 years of age and older.

If you received the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccination:

You can receive a booster dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) or Pfizer 2 months after your vaccination.
The Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) booster is only available for people who are 18 years of age and older.

Si recibió la serie de vacunas de Pfizer:

• Puede recibir una dosis de refuerzo de Moderna, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) o Pfizer 5 meses después de su segunda dosis o dosis adicional.
• El refuerzo de Pfizer solo está disponible para personas mayores de 12 años.

Si recibió la vacuna Janssen (Johnson & Johnson):
• Puede recibir una dosis de refuerzo de Moderna, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) o Pfizer 2 meses después de la vacunación.
• El refuerzo de Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) solo está disponible para personas mayores de 18 años.

Pfizer (12-17) Additional Dose Qualifiers

Active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
Organ transplant recipients who are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
Stem cell transplant recipients (within the last 2 years or taking immunosuppressive medications)
Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
Advanced or untreated HIV infection

Si recibió la vacuna Janssen (Johnson & Johnson):

• Puede recibir una dosis de refuerzo de Moderna, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) o Pfizer 2 meses después de la vacunación.
• El refuerzo de Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) solo está disponible para personas mayores de 18 años.

Si recibió la serie de vacunas Moderna:

Puede recibir una dosis de refuerzo de Moderna, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) o Pfizer 5 meses después de su segunda dosis o dosis adicional.
El refuerzo Moderna solo está disponible para personas mayores de 18 años.

Calificadores de dosis adicionales

Los estudios mostraron respuestas inmunitarias inadecuadas a solo dos dosis en personas con las siguientes condiciones:

Tratamiento oncológico activo para tumores o cánceres de la sangre
Receptores de trasplantes de órganos que toman medicamentos para inhibir el sistema inmunitario
Receptores de trasplantes de células madre (en los últimos 2 años o tomando medicamentos inmunosupresores)
Inmunodeficiencia primaria moderada o grave (como el síndrome de DiGeorge, el síndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich)
Infección avanzada o no tratada de VIH
Tratamiento activo con dosis altas de cortico-esteroides (p. ej., cortisona, prednisona) u otros medicamentos que pueden suprimir su respuesta inmunitaria.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre si debe recibir una dosis adicional, comuníquese con su proveedor de atención médica.

NOTA: Si no ha completado su serie de dos dosis, su dosis adicional se puede programar al recibir su segunda vacunación.

Qualifying Medical Condition

Cancer (current or in remission, including 9/11-related cancers);
Chronic kidney disease;
Pulmonary Disease, limited to, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma (moderate-to-severe), pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, and 9/11 related pulmonary diseases;
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities including Down
Syndrome;
Heart conditions, including but not limited to heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, or hypertension (high blood pressure);
Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) including but not limited to solid organ transplant or from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, use of other immune weakening medicines, or other causes;
Severe Obesity (BMI 40 kg/m2 or higher), Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher but < 40 kg/m2), Overweight (BMI of 25 kg/m2 or higher but < 30kg/m2);
Pregnant or recently pregnant;
Sickle cell disease or Thalassemia;
Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus;
Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain);
Neurologic conditions include but not limited to Alzheimer's
Disease or dementia;
Liver disease limited to cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, or autoimmune hepatitis;
Current or former smoker;
Substance use disorder,
Mental health disorders are limited to mood disorders including depression, schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Qualifying Medical Condition

Cancer (current or in remission, including 9/11-related cancers);
Chronic kidney disease;
Pulmonary Disease, limited to, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma (moderate-to-severe), pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, and 9/11 related pulmonary diseases;
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities including Down
Syndrome;
Heart conditions, including but not limited to heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, or hypertension (high blood pressure);
Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) including but not limited to solid organ transplant or from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, use of other immune weakening medicines, or other causes;
Severe Obesity (BMI 40 kg/m2 or higher), Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher but < 40 kg/m2), Overweight (BMI of 25 kg/m2 or higher but < 30kg/m2);
Pregnant or recently pregnant;
Sickle cell disease or Thalassemia;
Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus;
Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain);
Neurologic conditions include but not limited to Alzheimer's
Disease or dementia;
Liver disease limited to cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, or autoimmune hepatitis;
Current or former smoker;
Substance use disorder,
Mental health disorders are limited to mood disorders including depression, schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Additional Dose Qualifiers

Studies showed inadequate immune responses to only two doses in people with the following conditions:

Active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
Organ transplant recipients who are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
Stem cell transplant recipients (within the last 2 years or taking immunosuppressive medications)
Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
Advanced or untreated HIV infection
Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (e.g. cortisone, prednisone) or other drugs that may suppress your immune response.
If you have a question about whether you should receive an additional dose, please contact your health care provider.

NOTE: If you have not completed your two-dose series, your additional dose can be scheduled at the completion of your second vaccination.

Olivia Catalano, Reproductive Health Program Manager, Finger Lakes Community Health

Since 1991 teen pregnancy has declined 51% and teen births have dropped 61% in the US. This progress should not be mistaken for victory. Nearly 1 in 4 teen girls will still get pregnant by age 20. With these declines, studies still show that nearly 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned and that women of color and women with low economic status are more likely to become pregnant.

We can continue to decrease these numbers by talking about sexual health thus reducing the stigma of this topic. By providing medically accurate comprehensive sex education and having access to medical services, we will further reduce teen pregnancy. Youth form their values and opinions from the adults in their life. If they see adults being uncomfortable with reproductive health, they will learn they should be too.

There are many medical options to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills, taken daily, are still an effective choice. Newer options include Nexplanon which is inserted in the arm and reduces the risk of pregnancy for up to three years or the IUD which is good for up to 10 years. Preventative actions like this will continue to decrease teen pregnancy. Hormonal birth control has been proven to regulate, or decrease the length of the menstrual cycle, help hair grow, ease cramps, smooth your skin and even decrease odds of certain cancers. Both men and women should know how hormonal birth control works, how barrier methods work and be able to discuss these with their partner. When a young woman gets pregnant, so does the man. Shocking fact, I know.

There are still gaps in education for sexual health. The New York Times released an article titled, “When did Porn become Sex Ed?” which discussed how youth today are turning to porn to help them understand sex, how to protect themselves during sex, and what to expect in relationships. Using porn for this information, does not support healthy development or expectations for our youth.

We know that starting the conversation about sexual health is intimidating and tough. With almost 80% of media having some sexual content, we can’t ignore the fact that youth are exposed to it daily. We encourage you to start age appropriate conversations with youth in your life today. Keep the door open, support young people in your life and ensure they have strong self-esteem. We all need to do our part. By engaging teens, they are much more likely to make healthy reproductive choices which can lead to further educational achievement, healthier relationships, higher financial earnings and continue to decrease teen pregnancy rates.

About Finger Lakes Community Health

Finger Lakes Community Health is an independent healthcare organization, founded in 1989 as a provider of healthcare for agricultural workers. Services are now expanded to provide comprehensive healthcare including reproductive health for all ages. We have numerous health centers in the region, including Bath, Geneva, Newark, Ovid, Penn Yan, Port Byron, and Sodus, and Dundee Dental. Finger Lakes Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center through the federal government, receiving funds to assist uninsured patients.

Be sure to “Like us on Facebook” for updated information on reproductive health for all ages: Finger Lakes Community Health Reproductive Ed or Twitter at FLCH Reproductive Ed (@FCLHFPED) Visit our website www.localcommunityhealth.org or call Olivia to talk about this further at (315)521-0249. We’re here to help you with reproductive health education!

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