Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Maury Regional Health (MRH) began offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID booster doses on Monday, September 27, according to Interim CEO and Chief Medical Officer Martin Chaney, M.D.

Booster doses are designed to further enhance the immunity of an individual who has been fully vaccinated. According to CDC recommendations, the following are eligible for a booster if they completed the initial Pfizer two-dose series at least six months ago:

· People age 65 and older and/or residents in long-term care settings

· People ages 50-64 with underlying medical conditions

· People ages 18-49 with underl...