COVID IS STILL AMONG US

My friends, I am returning from Durham, North Carolina where the vaccination rate in the county was 92% among those over age 12. People were masked and out in force enjoying their community. The 7-day average of new cases there was 25. In Carroll County in the same period, our 7-day new case rate was 44. Sickness might be mild but loss of taste and smell can be permanent along with many other symptoms. Please take the opportunity to keep yourself and others as safe as possible this season.

Vaccination and Booster Doses: The Memorial Hospital COVID-19 vaccination clinic is open to residents of any state age 5 and older. Appointments are preferred for initial COVID-19 vaccines or boosters but are not required. Request an appointment by calling 603-356-0673, or visiting vaccine.mainehealth.org.

• Clinic Hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 8 am to 4 pm (walk in or request an appointment in advance). Clinic hours may vary depending upon demand.
• Clinic Location: 2779 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (next to Citizens Bank)

Booster Doses: Memorial Hospital offers booster shots to eligible patients who received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine at least six months after their initial doses. A booster for those who received the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available two months after the initial dose. You may request a booster dose from a manufacturer different from your initial dose(s).

Make sure to bring your COVID-19 vaccination card to your booster appointment.