Health & Fitness
Bivalent Booster Vax Available At Mall Of America
"Staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines is a crucial part of protecting our state in the months ahead," Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.
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BLOOMINGTON, MN — Minnesotans can now make appointments to receive an updated bivalent booster at the state-run vaccination site at the Mall of America.
The MOA site will offer the Pfizer bivalent booster. The hours sites hours are:
- Wednesday-Friday: 1-8 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pharmacies can also offer the new booster to eligible Minnesotans.
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"Staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines is a crucial part of protecting our state in the months ahead," said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm in a news release.
"The bivalent boosters were shown to be safe and effective, and they will be a key tool in helping provide better protection against variants that are currently spreading. I would also encourage eligible Minnesotans who are seeking this updated booster to take this opportunity to ensure your whole family is up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations so you have the best protection possible as school starts and before end-of-year holidays."
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