Solano County Public Health expands eligibility for COVID-19 second booster doses for residents age 50 and up as well as eligible individuals ages 12 and older

April 1, 2022

SOLANO COUNTY –– The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, in accordance with state and national guidance, is expanding COVID-19 second booster doses for everyone ages 50 and up as well as those ages 12 and older with immunocompromising health conditions. 

The minimum interval between the first and second boosters is four months. Booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is approved for individuals 12 years of age and older with moderate and severe immunosuppression. Individuals 18 years and older with moderate and severe immunosuppression are also eligible for the Moderna vaccine. Individuals with moderate and severe immunosuppression may wish to consult with their healthcare providers as they make their decision concerning the receipt of a second booster dose of these vaccines. The more layers of protection, the better.

“Vaccination and getting a booster remain the most effective methods to combat COVID-19.” said Bela T. Matyas, M.D., M.P.H., Solano County Public Health Officer. “Stay home if you are sick and continue to wash and sanitize your hands frequently.” 

WHERE TO GET VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 DOSES AND BOOSTERS

Solano Town Center Mall
Solano County Public Health, along with our community partners, will offer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses at the fixed vaccination site at Solano Town Center Mall starting Thursday, March 31. Eligible residents can call (800) 672-0150 to schedule an appointment at the Solano Town Center Mall. Walk-ins are welcome as well.

Eligible individuals who are interested in getting vaccinated can access the booster shots at the fixed vaccination site at the Solano Town Center Mall, located at 1451 Travis Blvd. in Fairfield. Clinic operations are from Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00am-6:00pm, Friday from 11:00am-5:30pm, and Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm. 

Pop-Up Clinics
For additional vaccine clinics throughout Solano County, visit www.solanocounty.com/covidvaccine

COVID-19 INFORMATION
n  Homebound individuals interested in requesting an in-home vaccination appointment are encouraged to call the COVID-19 vaccine line at (707) 784-8655 for scheduling assistance.
n  Residents without transportation to and from vaccine sites hosted by Solano County are urged to call the COVID-19 vaccine line at (707) 784-8655 and arrange for a free ride through Uber.
n  For vaccine clinic updates and upcoming vaccine clinics in Solano County, visit www.solanocounty.com/covidvaccine.
n  For vaccine clinics available throughout the State, visit www.myturn.ca.gov or www.vaccines.gov
n  For the most recent local COVID-19 health information, including the number of COVID-19 cases in Solano County as reflected on the COVID-19 dashboard, visit www.SolanoCounty.com/COVID19 and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SolanoCountyPH (@SolanoCountyPH).