COUNTY News: 

Los Alamos County, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Trinity Urgent Care will hold a vaccine clinic to administer a single Moderna booster (third dose) for select populations who received the Moderna vaccine as their primary series (first two doses). 

The clinic is 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. at the Los Alamos High School Auxiliary Gym.  

According to the Oct. 22, recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC/ACIP) on the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine booster (third dose), those who should receive the single booster at least six months after completing their Moderna primary series (the first two doses) are as follows:    

• People aged 65 years and older;
• Residents aged 18 years and older in long-term care settings; and  
• People aged 50-64 years with underlying medical conditions 

Additionally, the CDC recommends that the following may receive the single booster at least six months after completing their Pfizer primary series:

• People aged 18-49 with underlying medical conditions, and
• People aged 18-64 years at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings. Such occupations include front line essential workers and health care workers including first responders, education staff, food and agriculture workers, manufacturing workers, corrections workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, public transit workers, and grocery store workers.

Individuals can mix and match vaccines now:

For Pfizer and Moderna, the booster must be 6 months after the second shot.

If the initial shot was J&J, the booster must be 2 months after the initial shot. J&J is also available to ALL individuals 18+.

For individuals who fall into the eligible categories but are still uncertain as to whether they should receive the single booster dose of Moderna, Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson suggests they speak with their medical care provider to make an informed decision.

Individuals can determine if they are eligible and resister for the clinic at https://vaccinenm.org/my-registration.html. Individuals should use event code ZELNAEA to register. Walk-ins are welcome, as long as there is sufficient vaccine supply.

Simpson reminds appointment holders to follow these steps for their appointment: 

1. Complete the online NMDOH medical questionnaire the morning of the clinic
2. Complete and bring the Trinity Urgent Care Consent Form available online.
3. Bring your Medicare and medical insurance cards, if applicable
4. Arrive within 10 to 15 minutes of the appointment time
5. Bring the white CDC vaccination card
6. Wear a mask.

The county would like to note:

• There is a glitch in the system, so, If you encounter issues with registering for the booster, the way around the glitch is to select Trinity Urgent Care on the map, then the event code–that pulls in Los Alamos as the city and allows the registration to go forward.

For those who have booked an appointment, but need to cancel, Simpson requests that they do so as soon as possible to open space for others.  However, if the conflict is only with the hour, she recommends the individual contact her directly at 505.709.8632, so she can adjust the time accordingly and the individual does not lose their space.

For more information on county related issues regarding COVID-19, visit the county website.