Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available At Benton County Health Department

CAMDEN, Tenn. – The updated COVID-19 booster is now available at the Benton County Health Department.

All individuals over the age of 12 years are eligible to receive an updated COVID-19 booster if they have completed the primary series and it has been at least two months since their last COVID-19 vaccine.

‘“Vaccination remains the best protection we have against COVID-19,” said Benton County Health Department Director Tracy Byrd. “Anyone eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including the updated booster dose, should do so.”

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with their health care providers regarding vaccination for themselves and their children.

The updated COVID-19 vaccine booster increases protection against the virus variants currently circulating, is safe and effective.

For information about the updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters call the Benton County Health Department at 731-584-4944.

More information on COVID-19 is available at https://covid19.tn.gov/.